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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of birle1

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

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Example Sentences

Boucher and Jamieson have collected much regarding the obsolete use of the verb to birle, to carouse, to pour out liquor.

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