Obs. or dial. Also burler. [f. BIRLE v. + -ER1.] One who pours out drink.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 51. Bryllare of drynke, or schenkare [1499 drinkshankere], propinator.
c. 1450. in Wr.-Wülcker, Voc., 685. Hic exelerarius, byrler.
1857. Wright, Dict., Birler, the master of the revels at a bidding-wedding in Cumberland.
1873. R. Ferguson, Cumberld. Gloss., Burler, who carries round the ale at the festivities in the Lake district.
