| 释义 |
birl
\ˈbərl, ˈbərəl; in sense 1 usually ˈbir(ə)l\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English birlen, from Old English byrelian; akin to Old English byrele cup-bearer, Old Saxon biril basket, and perhaps to Old English beran to bear — more at bear
transitive verb
1. also birle \ˈbir(ə)l, ˈbər(ə)l\ chiefly Scotland
a. : pour
< come birl the ale, lass >
b. : to ply with drink
< she birled him with strong beer >
2. : to revolve or cause to revolve:
a. : to cause (a floating log) to rotate by treading (as in log driving or in a logrolling contest)
b. : spin
< birl a coin on the table >
intransitive verb
1. chiefly Scotland : to drink in company : carouse
2. : to progress with a curved or rotary motion : spin, whirl
3. : to birl a log especially in competition
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- birl the bawbee |