| 释义 |
thirl
I. \ˈthər(.ə)l\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English thyrel, from thurh through — more at through
dialect : hole, perforation, opening
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English thirlen, from Old English thyrlian, from thyrel, n.
1. dialect Britain : pierce, perforate, drill
2. dialect Britain : to pierce with emotion : thrill
III. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: alteration of Scots thrill, from Middle English (Scots) thrillen to subject to thirlage, enslave, from thril thrall, alteration of Middle English thral — more at thrall
1. Scots & old English law : to subject to thirlage
2. chiefly Britain : to tie down : confine in course of action : restrict
IV. noun
(-s)
1. Scotland : thirlage
2. Scotland : sucken |