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skirl - What does it mean?

Definition of 'skirl'

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • (Scotland|Northern England) To make a shrill sound, as of bagpipes.
  • :* 1985': Drums began to thump in a variety of rhythms. The flautists were not sure what to play. The shawm began to '''skirl . — Anthony Burgess, ''Kingdom of the Wicked
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