I. ˈbər(-ə)l, Scot also ˈbir(-ə)l intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English byrelian; probably akin to Old English beran to carry — more at bear
Date: circa 1585
chiefly Scottish : carouse
II. verb
Etymology: perhaps imitative
Date: 1724
transitive verb
1. : spin
2. : to cause (a floating log) to rotate by treading
intransitive verb
: to progress by whirling
• birl·er ˈbər-lər, ˈbir- noun