[furl] vb [MF ferler, fr. ONF ferlier to tie tightly, fr. OF fer, ferm tight (fr. L firmus firm) + lier to tie, fr. L ligare--more at ligature] vt (1556): to wrap or roll (as a sail or a flag) close to or around something ~ vi: to curl or fold as in being furled
[2]furl n (1643) 1: a furled coil
2: the act of furling