furl

¹furl

verb \ˈfər(-ə)l\

Definition of FURL

transitive verb

: to wrap or roll (as a sail or a flag) close to or around something

intransitive verb

: to curl or fold as in being furled

Origin of FURL

Anglo-French ferlier to fasten, from fer, ferm tight (from Latin firmus firm) + lier to tie, from Latin ligare — more at ligature

First Known Use: 1556