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thirl - What does it mean?

Definition of 'thirl'

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) thirl, thiril, from (etyl) . Related to (l), (l).

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (archaic|or|dialectal) A hole, aperture, especially a nostril.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) thirlen, thurlen, thorlen, from (etyl) , from the noun (see above).

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To pierce, perforate, penetrate.
  • (obsolete) To drill or bore.
    • Derived terms
    * nostril * thirlable * thrill

    Etymology 3

    Origin uncertain. Perhaps a .

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (obsolete) To throw (a projectile).
  • *, II.8:
  • *:And many Authours doe in this manner wound the protection of their cause, by over-rashly running against that which they take hold-of, thirling such darts at their enemies, that might with much more advantage be cast at them.

    • Similar to 'thirl'

    trail, trial, trill, thrall, trawl, troll, trowel, thrill, thrawl, trull, twirl, triol, tryal, toral, torril, troul, trowl, turrel, thurl, truel, terrel, tryall