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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Thirl,) Thyrl(l, Throll, n. [ME and e.m.E. thirl (Cursor M.), thirlle (15th c.); OE þýrel. Cf. Nosethirl(l n. Also in the later dial.] An air-hole, aperture, vent. —1513 Doug. vii ix 59.
Ane horribill cave with braid and large front … a thyrl [Sm. thyrll, Ruddim. throll; L. spiracula] or ayndyng sted Of terribill Pluto
