Definition of birl
chiefly Scotland
intransitive verb
: carouse
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Origin and Etymology of birl
Middle English, from Old English byrelian; probably akin to Old English beran to carry — more at bear
First Known Use: circa 1585
Origin and Etymology of birl
perhaps imitative
First Known Use: 1724
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