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Middle English
- hurdel, hurdul, hurdyl, herdel, herdyl, hirdil, hirdill, hirdle, hyrdel, hyrdil, hyrdyl, hyrdyll
Etymology
From Old English hyrdel, from Proto-West Germanic *hurdil, from Proto-Germanic *hurdilaz.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhirdəl/, /ˈhurdəl/, /ˈhɛrdəl/
Noun
hirdel (plural hirdles)
- A frame or netting of intertwined twigs:
- Used in structures and fencing.
- Used in construction and building.
- Used as a sled (often to store those sentenced to death)
- (rare) Used to air objects so they become cool or dry.
- (rare) Used to frame a wagon or barrow.
- (rare) Used to cross a river or gap.
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