thirl (verb, archaic):
1. to pierce, bore through, or make a hole—especially in something solid like rock or wood.
2. (noun, dialectal): a small opening, perforation, or nostril (Scots origin).

Etymology: Old English þyrlian (“to pierce”), related to þyrel (“hole”), which is also the root of thrill (originally “to pierce with emotion”).

Example (archaic usage):
“He thirled the wall with a dagger’s point, peering through the stone.”

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Pub: 13 May 2025 08:08 UTC

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