hirdel

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)

1. 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.