skirl.
To make a shrill sound, as of bagpipes.
Meaning & usage
To make a shrill sound, as of bagpipes.
Where this word comes from
Originally from Scots and Northern English dialects (as a verb), probably of Old Norse origin; ultimately imitative.
A shrill sound, as of bagpipes.
A blast (of wind-blown snow or rain); a gust (especially if accompanied by snow or rain, or a shill or whistling sound).
Where this word comes from
Originally from Scots and Northern English dialects (as a verb), probably of Old Norse origin; ultimately imitative.
Alternative form of shirl.
Where this word comes from
Also from Scots and Northern English dialects.
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