What's the difference between thill and thirl?

Thill


Definition:

  • (n.) One of the two long pieces of wood, extending before a vehicle, between which a horse is hitched; a shaft.
  • (n.) The floor of a coal mine.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) It is obvious that in the treatment of this disease, as in any other that is chronic and of an uncertain prognosis, although generally fatal, there thill be a series of emotional factors that cause abrupt changes in all aspects of life in these patients, since they are constantly facing death.
  • (2) Thill said deputies walked the streets with bullhorns and knocked on doors overnight to warn residents of the danger.
  • (3) On Sunday, Forest Service spokeswoman Cindy Thill said officials expected the fire to have grown considerably since Saturday night.

Thirl


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To bore; to drill or thrill. See Thrill.

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