BIRLE


Meaning of BIRLE in English

/berrl/ ; Scot. /birddl/ , v. , birled, birling . Chiefly Scot.

v.t.

1. to pour (a drink) or pour a drink for.

v.i.

2. to drink deeply; carouse.

[ bef. 1000; ME birlen, OE byrelian, deriv. of byrele butler; akin to BEAR 1 ]

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