tirl

[ turl ]

noun

1. a wheel, cam, or any revolving mechanism or piece of machinery.
2. an allotted time for action that comes in rotation to each member of a group; turn.

verb (used with object)

1. to rotate; turn; twirl.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a rattling noise by spinning or revolving.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tirl¹

First recorded in 1480–90; metathetic variant of trill ¹

Example Sentences

I was in somewhat of a hurry and I had not time to go round by the gate and tirl at the pin.

From Project Gutenberg

Are not you,” said Mrs. Dods, opening her eyes a little as she spoke, “the ghaist of Francis Tirl?

From Project Gutenberg