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Meaning of BIRL

Pronunciation:  burl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  cause to spin; "spin a coin"
  2. [v]  cause a floating log to rotate by treading
 
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 Synonyms: birle, spin, twirl, whirl
 
 See Also: circumvolve, rotate

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Birl\, v. t. & i.
    To revolve or cause to revolve; to spin. [Scot.] --Sir W.
    Scott.
    
  2. \Birl\, v. t. & i. [AS. byrlian. [root]92.]
    To pour (beer or wine); to ply with drink; to drink; to
    carouse. [Obs. or Dial.] --Skelton.
    
 
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