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whirlMain Entry: 1whirl Pronunciation: \ˈhwər(-ə)l, ˈwər(-ə)l\ Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hvirfla to whirl; akin to Old High German wirbil whirlwind, Old English hweorfan to turn — more at wharf Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1 : to move in a circle or similar curve especially with force or speed — whirl·er \ˈhwər-lər, ˈwər-\ noun
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