virl

[vurl]

noun

Scot.

1. ferrule.

Other Word Forms

• virled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of virl¹

1400–50; syncopated variant of Middle English virole ferrule

Example Sentences

“It’s been an interesting year my brother Virl had a stroke, my brother Tom had a quadruple bypass, Jimmy had a stroke and Donny, of course, is having surgery,” Marie said.

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Hyrum Virl Osmond – “Moana,” “Frozen”

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He had now the appearance of great age and weakness, and he walked with slow and tottering steps, wearing a virl of fur round his neck, and a staff in one hand; godlie Richie Ballanden, his man, holding him up by the oxter.

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V. Vap’rin, vapouring.Vauntie, joyous, delight which cannot contain itself.Vera, very.Virl, a ring round a column, &c.Vogie, vain.

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