birr
1force; energy; vigor.
emphasis in statement, speech, etc.
a whirring sound.
to move with or make a whirring sound.
Origin of birr
1Words Nearby birr
Other definitions for birr (2 of 2)
a paper money, silver coin, and monetary unit of Ethiopia, equal to 100 cents: replaced the Ethiopian dollar in 1976.
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How to use birr in a sentence
Forr iwhillc mann birr wepenn her, sikenn sare suhhhenn, Orm 7923.
An abbey was founded at birr by St Brendan (d. 573), to whom the present parish church is dedicated.
birr Castle itself is a noble mansion with reminiscences from the time of Cromwell.
Great Astronomers | R. S. BallSt. Brendan of birr, is to be carefully distinguished from his more celebrated namesake of Clonfert.
Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum | John HealyIt returns two members to parliament, for the birr and Tullamore divisions respectively.
British Dictionary definitions for birr (1 of 2)
/ (bɜː) mainly US and Scot /
to make or cause to make a whirring sound
a whirring sound
force, as of wind
vigour; energy
Origin of birr
1British Dictionary definitions for birr (2 of 2)
/ (bɜː) /
the standard monetary unit of Ethiopia, divided into 100 cents
Origin of birr
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