I. ˈjī(ə)r verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English giren, from Late Latin gyrare, from Latin gyrus, n.
transitive verb
: to cause to turn around : revolve , spin , whirl
intransitive verb
: to move in a circle or spiral
the bomber was gyring and diving — Stephen Spender
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin gyrus, from Greek gyros; akin to Greek gyros round, curved — more at cower
1. : a circular motion or a circle described by a moving body : revolution
2. : a circular or spiral form : ring , vortex
III. ˈgī(ə)r noun
( -s )
Etymology: Old Norse gȳgr witch, giantess; perhaps akin to Sanskrit gūhati he conceals, Lithuanian gužė goddess of travel
Scotland : a malignant spirit or spook