"birler" meaning in English

See birler in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: birlers [plural]
Etymology: birle + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|birle|er|id2=agent noun}} birle + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} birler (plural birlers)
  1. (UK, obsolete) The master of the revels at a Cumberland feast, whose duty it is to see that the guests have plenty to drink. Tags: UK, obsolete

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