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swirly, a.|ˈswɜːlɪ|
[f. swirl n. + -y.]
1. Twisted; knotty, gnarled (cf. swirl n. 3).
1785Burns Halloween xxiii, A swirlie, auld moss-oak. 1825Jamieson, Swirlie.., entangled; applied to grass that lies in various positions, so that it cannot be easily cut by the scythe. 1828P. Cunningham N.S. Wales (ed. 3) II. 165 The swirly bark always denoting a swirly fibre in the wood.
2. = swirling ppl. a. 2. Also fig.
1912W. R. Titterton From Theatre to Music Hall ii. i. 117 Viennese operetta, luscious and swirly. 1939A. Ransome Secret Water xxvii. 317 The water would be a good deal higher.., and already felt swirly and strong. 1979R. Jaffe Class Reunion (1980) i. ii. 38 Her favorite black taffeta dress with the swirly pleated skirt. |