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† ˈwhirlery Obs. rare.
Also 6 -ary.
[f. whirl v. + -ery.]
Whirling, circling flight (or ? roaring noise: cf. whurl v.). In first quot. as part of a jingling refrain.
c1560Doctour Doubble Ale 436 in Hazl. E.P.P. III. 321 Fare well and a dewe; With a whirlary whewe, And a tirlary typpe. 1582Stanyhurst æneis iii. (Arb.) 77 With gagling whirlerye flapping Theyr wings. |