SKIRLS

Verb

skirls

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of skirl

Noun

skirls

plural of skirl

Source: Wiktionary


SKIRL

Skirl, v. t.& i. Etym: [Of Scand. origin, and originally the same word as E. shrill.]

Definition: To utter in a shrill tone; to scream. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]

Skirl, n.

Definition: A shrill cry or sound. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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