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tirl(2)(dictionary)
tirl(3)(dictionary)
tirl(4)(dictionary)
tirl(5)(dictionary)

tirl(5) (iou)



tirl verb3. Now chiefly Scot. & north. E16.
[Metathetic var. of TRILL verb2.]
I.
verb trans. Cause to move round or rotate; twirl, spin, turn; turn over, move by rolling. E16.
verb intrans. Turn over, rotate; roll, whirl, spin. M18.
II.
verb intrans. Make a rattling noise by turning or moving something rapidly to and fro or up and down. E16.
tirl at the pin make a rattling noise on a gate or door in order to gain admittance.
verb trans. Rattle or knock on (a door etc.). Scot. rare. L18.