thirl

1 of 2

noun

ˈthər(-ə)l 

dialect

: hole, perforation, opening

thirl

2 of 2

verb

thirled; thirling; thirls

transitive verb

dialectal British

: pierce, perforate

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English thyrel, from thurh through — more at through entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above