Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To scorch or toast, as before a fire: as, to
birsle one's self or one's shanks before the fire. - To parch or broil: as, to
birsle peas or potatoes.
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Examples
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It was his Royal Highness who suggested the luxury of butter with the fish, and who made a quite original cake by mixing the brains of a cow with some meal, giving orders to 'birsle the bannock weel, or it would not do at all.'
The True Story Book Andrew Lang 1878
jinglebelljosie commented on the word birsle
v. to scorch or toast thoroughly
October 23, 2008
reesetee commented on the word birsle
Almost as fun as arsle.
December 19, 2008