vire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To transfer a surplus from one account to cover a deficit in another, to make a virement.

Pronunciation

/vaɪə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vire.wav

Word forms

vire vires viring vired

Etymology

From Old French vire, from virer (“to turn”). Compare veer, vireton.

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