English
Etymology
Originally Sco. and Northern English dialects, probably of ON. origin; ultimately imitative.
Pronunciation
IPA|/skÉ:l/
:rhymes|ÉË(r)l
Verb
en-verb
- To make a shrill sound, as of bagpipes.
#:*1985: Drums began to thump in a variety of rhythms. The flautists were not sure what to play. The shawm began to skirl. â Anthony Burgess, Kingdom of the Wicked
Category:Northern English dialect
Scots
Verb
infl|sco|verb
- To make a shrill sound, as of bagpipes.
vi:skirl
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