awhirl

adjective

ə-ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l

: being in a whirl

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of awhirl was in 1843

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“Awhirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awhirl. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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awhirl

adjective

ə-ˈhwərl

ə-wərl

: being in a whirl

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