dirled; dirling; dirls

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of thirl

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dirl was in 1513

Dictionary Entries Near dirl

Cite this Entry

“Dirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dirl. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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