Fûrl, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. FURLED; p. pr. & vb. n. FURLING.] [Contracted from furdle, q. v.; O. Eng. farle, contracted from fardle, fardel; Fr. ferler, frêler.] To draw up; to wrap or roll, as a sail, close to the yard, stay, or mast, securing it there by a gasket or line. Totten.