Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNTIRL, v. To take the covering off something; to unroof (a building). See also Tirl, v.1, 1. (2).Ayr. 1824 A. Crawford Tales Grandmother 41:
All the fiends that untirl the churches.
