hirdel

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === hurdel, hurdul, hurdyl, herdel, herdyl, hirdil, hirdill, hirdle, hyrdel, hyrdil, hyrdyl, hyrdyll === Etymology === From Old English hyrdel, from Proto-West Germanic *hurdil, from Proto-Germanic *hurdilaz. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhirdəl/, /ˈhurdəl/, /ˈhɛrdəl/ === Noun === hirdel (plural hirdles) A frame or netting of intertwined twigs: Used in structures and fencing. Used in construction and building. Used as a sled (often to store those sentenced to death) (rare) Used to air objects so they become cool or dry. (rare) Used to frame a wagon or barrow. (rare) Used to cross a river or gap. ==== Synonyms ==== hurdis ==== Descendants ==== English: hurdle Yola: hardhel ==== References ==== “hirdel, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 7 March 2019.