# pirl

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To twist or wind, especially into a cord or braid etc.
2. To ripple or swirl, especially of water.
3. To cause to revolve or spin.

## Etymology
The verb is from the 16th century. Origin uncertain; related to purl, pirn, prill (OED; more at pern, preen).
The noun was derived from the verb in the 19th century.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pirl