English Explanatory Dictionary

pirl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To twist or wind, especially into a cord or braid etc.
  2. To ripple or swirl, especially of water.
  3. To cause to revolve or spin.
noun
  1. A ripple; a twist or curl.

Word forms

pirl pirls pirling pirled

Etymology

The verb is from the 16th century. Origin uncertain; related to purl, pirn, prill (OED; more at pern, preen). The noun was derived from the verb in the 19th century.

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