v. Obs. prob. var. WHIRL v.
c. 1530. Songs, Carols, etc. (E.E.T.S.), 126. All þat euer myght it here, They myght not them self asstere, But worled on a hepe.
c. 1600. Chalkhill, Thealma & Cl., 1577. Why do you kneel?… I know No worth in me to worl you down so low.
