birle

Meaning

Verb

  • To pour a drink (for).
  • To drink deeply or excessively; carouse.

Origin

  • From Middle English birlen, from Old English byrelian ("to give or serve a drink to"), from byrele, from Proto-Germanic *burilijaz ("carrier, manservant"), from *burjô, from *beraną. Related to Old English byre ("son, offspring, youth"). More at bear.

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