birl noun. [bǝ:l] In sense 3 also burl [bǝ:l]. M19.
[Imit.: cf. BIRL verb.]
1. A twist, a spin, a whirl. Scot. & north. M19.

2. A rattling or whirring sound. Scot. & north. L19.

3. A try, an attempt. Esp. in give it a birl. Austral. & NZ colloq. E20.

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birl verb. [bǝ:l] Orig. & chiefly Scot. E18.
[Imit.: cf. BIRL noun.]
1. verb trans. Cause to rotate rapidly; spin (a coin); toss (a coin) on the table as one's contribution to a joint fund, contribute. E18.

2. verb intrans. Revolve or rotate rapidly (often with a rattling or whirring sound). L18.

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