See Also: thirl(1)(dictionary)
thirl(2)(dictionary)
thirl(3)(dictionary)
thirl(4)(dictionary)

thirl(3) (iou)



thirl verb1. obsolete exc. Scot. & dial.
[Old English Tyrlian (cf. Middle High German durkeln), from THIRL noun1. Cf. THRILL verb1.]
verb trans. Pierce (a body) with or as with a sharp-pointed instrument; bore a hole in; perforate. OE.
verb trans. & intrans. Pass through or through; penetrate (into). ME-M16.
verb trans. Mining. Cut through (a wall of coal etc.). L17.
verb trans. & intrans. Affect or pass around or through with a thrill of emotion etc. E18.