BIRR


Meaning of BIRR in English

I. ˈbər, ˈbə̄ noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English bir, birr strong wind, force, attack, from Old English byre strong wind and Old Norse byrr favoring wind; both akin to Old English beran to bear — more at bear

1.

a. : force especially of the wind or of an onslaught in battle : onward rush : impetus ; also : energy , vigor

full of birr and go

b. : blow , thrust , push

2. : a whirring sound (as of a spinning wheel) : burr

II. ˈbi(ə)r, ˈbər intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

chiefly Scotland : to make a whirring sound

III. ˈbi(ə)r noun

( plural birr also birrs )

Etymology: Amharic bərr , literally, silver

1. : the basic monetary unit of Ethiopia — see money table in the Dict

2. : a note representing one birr

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