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birl

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) birl (verb)
  2. 2) birl (verb)

1birl

verb \ˈbər(-ə)l, Scot also ˈbir(-ə)l\

Definition of BIRL

intransitive verb
chiefly Scottish
: carouse

Origin of BIRL

Middle English, from Old English byrelian; probably akin to Old English beran to carry — more at bear
First Known Use: circa 1585

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