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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1923
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BIRL, v.3 (See quot.)n.Rxb., w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 56:
Birl, to pick knots, etc., from the surface of (cloth), in finishing its manufacture. Hence Birler, one who does this.
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