Furl (fûrl), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Furled (fûrl);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Furling.]
[Contr. fr. furdle, fr.
fardel bundle: cf.
F. ferler to furl, OF. fardeler to pack. See
Furdle, Fardel, and cf. Farl.] To draw up or gather into close compass; to wrap or roll, as a sail, close to the yard, stay, or mast,
or, as a flag, close to or around
its staff, securing it there by a gasket or line. Totten.
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