Birr

Quick meaning: Birr is a noun meaning (Scotland) Strength, vigor, energy.

Meaning

(Scotland) Strength, vigor, energy.

More Meanings

1. (Scotland) The force of movement; rush, impetus, momentum, driving force.
2. (Scotland) A whirring noise.
3. (Scotland) A strong trilling.
4. (Scotland) To make a whirring noise; make a noise like that of revolving wheels, or of millstones at work.
5. (Scotland) To lurch or set to spinning.
6. The currency of Ethiopia, divided into 100 santims.

Example Sentences

Then steer thro' life wi' birr an' vigour

And away down, in full birr, to the Duke's gate.

The congregation sang them with such ' birr and go.'

A chaise in full birr came upon her and knocked her down.

Word Forms

• birrs
• birring
• birred

Synonyms for birr

Depending on context, synonyms include whirr, purr, whiz, whizz, whir.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whiz, whizz, whirr, whir, purr, bill.

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