thirl
[ thurl ]
/ θɜrl /
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verb (used with object) British Dialect.
to pierce.
to thrill.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for thirl (1 of 2)
thirl1
/ (θɜːl) /
verb
(tr) dialect
- to bore or drill
- to thrill
Word Origin for thirl
Old English thyrelian, from thyrel hole; see nostril
British Dictionary definitions for thirl (2 of 2)
thirl2
/ (θɪrl, θɜːl) /
verb
(tr) mainly Scot to enslave; bind
Word Origin for thirl
C16: variant of earlier thrill thrall
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