Main Entry: ¹troll

Pronunciation: \ˈtrōl\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, probably from Anglo-French *troiller, *troller; akin to Anglo-French troil, trolle winch

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 : to cause to move round and round : roll
2 a : to sing the parts of (as a round or catch) in succession b : to sing loudly c : to celebrate in song
3 a : to fish for by trolling b : to fish by trolling in <troll lakes> c : to pull through the water in trolling <troll a lure> d : to search in or at <trolls flea markets for bargains>; also : prowl <troll nightclubs>intransitive verb 1 : to move around : ramble
2 a : to fish by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boat b : search, look <trolling for sponsors>; also : prowl
3 : to sing or play in a jovial manner
4 : to speak rapidly

— troll·er noun