birle

[ burl; Scots birl ]

verb (used with object),birled, birl·ing.
  1. to pour (a drink) or pour a drink for.

verb (used without object),birled, birl·ing.
  1. to drink deeply; carouse.

Origin of birle

1
before 1000; Middle English birlen,Old English byrelian, derivative of byrele butler; akin to bear1

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