v. & n.
--v.intr. & tr. move or flow or carry along with a whirling motion.
--n.
1. a swirling motion of or in water, air, etc.
2 the act of swirling.
3 a twist or curl, esp. as part of a pattern or design.
Derivatives:
swirly adj.
Etymology: ME (orig. as noun): orig. Sc., perh. of LG or Du. orig.