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thurl, n. [AS. a hole. √53. See Thirl, Thrill.].

A hole; an aperture. [1913 Webster]

A short communication between adits in a mine. [1913 Webster]

thurl, v. t. [See Thrill.].

To cut through; to pierce. Piers Plowman. [1913 Webster]

To cut through, as a partition between one working and another. [1913 Webster]