“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
BIRLING
birling, logrolling
(noun) rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
birling
present participle of birl
Noun
birling (plural birlings)
Alternative form of birlinn
Source: Wiktionary
BIRL
Birl, v. t. & i.
Definition: To revolve or cause to revolve; to spin. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
Birl, v. t. & i. Etym: [AS. byrlian.
Definition: To pour (beer or wine); to ply with drink; to drink; to carouse. [Obs. or Dial.] Skelton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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