v. Obs. rare. [f. prec.] trans. To beat with a birch-rod, to birch.
1675. J. Smith, Chr. Relig. Appeal Bar Reason, 91 (L.). They ran up and down like Furies, and birkened those they met with from the Rump to the Crown of the Head.
v. Obs. rare. [f. prec.] trans. To beat with a birch-rod, to birch.
1675. J. Smith, Chr. Relig. Appeal Bar Reason, 91 (L.). They ran up and down like Furies, and birkened those they met with from the Rump to the Crown of the Head.
