English Explanatory Dictionary

birl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To spin.
  2. To cause (a floating log) to rotate by treading on it.
  3. To throw down a coin as one's share in a joint contribution.
noun
  1. A type of grace note movement that quickly switches between low-A and low-G several times, producing a low rippling sound.
verb
  1. Alternative form of birle (“to drink, carouse”).
noun
  1. A girl of boyish appearance.

Pronunciation

/bɝl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-birl.wav /bɜːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-birl.wav

Word forms

birl birls birling birled

Etymology

From Middle English birlen.

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