I. ˈfər(-ə)l verb
Etymology: Anglo-French ferlier to fasten, from fer, ferm tight (from Latin firmus firm) + lier to tie, from Latin ligare — more at ligature
Date: 1556
transitive verb
: to wrap or roll (as a sail or a flag) close to or around something
intransitive verb
: to curl or fold as in being furled
II. noun
Date: 1643
1. : a furled coil
2. : the act of furling