Quér'l, v. t.

(14), v. t. [N. H. Ger. querlen, quirlen, to twirl, to turn round, from querl, quirl, a twirling-stick, M. Ger. twirle, twirl, O. H. Ger. thuiril. Cf. TWIRL.] To twirl; to turn or wind round; to coil; as, to querl a cord, thread, or rope. [Local. U. S.]