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thirl

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) thirl (noun)
  2. 2) thirl (verb)

1thirl

noun \ˈthər(-ə)l\

Definition of THIRL

dialect
: hole, perforation, opening

Origin of THIRL

Middle English, from Old English thyrel, from thurh through — more at through
First Known Use: before 12th century

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