dirl
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of dirl
First recorded in 1505–15; akin to drill 1
Example Sentences
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I'm doin' to be dood dirl, Bertie, mamma say so.
From Bertie's Home or, the Way to be Happy by Leslie, Madeline
Yet, I tay here an' be Timfy's ittle dirl.
From Timothy's Quest A Story for Anybody, Young or Old, Who Cares to Read It by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith
"Naughty dirl, mamma s'ap!" repeated Robbie, showing with his little hands how mamma would do.
From Little Susy's Little Servants by Prentiss, E. (Elizabeth)
"Tiss Elsie too, danpa," cried the little one toddling up to him; "oo mustn't fordet to tiss oor 'ittle dirl."
From Christmas with Grandma Elsie by Finley, Martha
Ah, Lucky, ye would na hae tholed the dirl o' the dints o' my hammer as she did.
From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by Galt, John
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