First Known Use: circa 1585
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1birl
verb \ˈbər(-ə)l, Scot also ˈbir(-ə)l\
Definition of BIRL
intransitive verb
chiefly Scottish : carouse
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Origin of BIRL
Middle English, from Old English byrelian; probably akin to Old English beran to carry — more at bear
2birl
verb
Definition of BIRL
transitive verb
1
: spin
2
: to cause (a floating log) to rotate by treading
intransitive verb
: to progress by whirling
— birl·er \ˈbər-lər, ˈbir-\ noun
Origin of BIRL
perhaps imitative
First Known Use: 1724
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