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querl en · NOUN

Etymology

From a dialectal variant of twirl, possibly representing a blend of twirl + curl. Cognate with German querlen (“to twirl”).

Meanings

1. A twist; curl.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
querls	Number=Plur		lexicographic
quirl		alternative	lexicographic

querl en · VERB

Etymology

From a dialectal variant of twirl, possibly representing a blend of twirl + curl. Cognate with German querlen (“to twirl”).

Meanings

1. (transitive) To twirl; turn or wind around; coil.
   • to querl a cord, thread, or rope

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
querls	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
quirl		alternative	lexicographic
querling	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
querled	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
querled	Tense=Past		lexicographic