hirdel

Middle English

Alternative forms

hurdel, hurdul, hurdyl, herdel, herdyl, hirdil, hirdill, hirdle, hyrdel, hyrdil, hyrdyl, hyrdyll

Etymology

From Old English hyrdel, from Proto-Germanic *hurdilaz.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈhirdəl/, /ˈhurdəl/, /ˈhɛrdəl/

Noun

hirdel (plural hirdles)

A frame or netting of intertwined twigs:
1. Used in structures and fencing.
2. Used in construction and building.
3. Used as a sled (often to store those sentenced to death)
4. (rare) Used to air objects so they become cool or dry.
5. (rare) Used to frame a wagon or barrow.
6. (rare) Used to cross a river or gap.

Descendants

English: hurdle

References

“hirdel (n.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-03-07.

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