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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

Useful english dictionary. 2012.