BIRRS

Proper noun

Birrs

plural of Birr

Verb

birrs

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of birr

Noun

birrs

plural of birr

Source: Wiktionary


BIRR

Birr, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Birred; p. pr. & vb. n. Birring.] Etym: [Cf. OE. bur, bir, wind, storm wind, fr. Icel. byrr wind. Perh. imitative.]

Definition: To make, or move with, a whirring noise, as of wheels in motion.

Birr, n.

1. A whirring sound, as of a spinning wheel.

2. A rush or impetus; force.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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