| 释义 |
† ˈbirler Obs. or dial.
Also burler.
[f. birle v. + -er1.]
One who pours out drink.
c1440Promp. Parv. 51 Bryllare of drynke, or schenkare [1499 drinkshankere], propinator. c1450in Wr.-Wülcker Voc. 685 Hic exelerarius, byrler. 1857Wright Dict., Birler, the master of the revels at a bidding-wedding in Cumberland. 1873R. Ferguson Cumberld. Gloss., Burler, who carries round the ale at the festivities in the Lake district. |