释义 |
thirl I. \ˈthər(.ə)l\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English thyrel, from thurh through — more at through dialect : hole, perforation, opening II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English thirlen, from Old English thyrlian, from thyrel, n. 1. dialect Britain : pierce, perforate, drill 2. dialect Britain : to pierce with emotion : thrill III. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: alteration of Scots thrill, from Middle English (Scots) thrillen to subject to thirlage, enslave, from thril thrall, alteration of Middle English thral — more at thrall 1. Scots & old English law : to subject to thirlage 2. chiefly Britain : to tie down : confine in course of action : restrict IV. noun (-s) 1. Scotland : thirlage 2. Scotland : sucken |