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furl

1. furl \'f*r(-*)l\ vb [MF ferler, fr. ONF ferlier to tie tightly, fr. OF 
   fer, fe]rm tight (fr. L firmus firm) + lier to tie, fr. L ligare - more at 
   LIGATURE : to wrap or roll (as a sail or a flag) close to or around 
   something  : to curl or fold as in being furled 
2. furl n 1: the act of furling  2: a furled coil