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