thirl (2)

t. [Icel. thrall =a thrall, a serf.] [THRALL.] To enslave, to enthrall; to astrict or bind by the terms of a lease or otherwise; as, lands thirled to a particular mill. ( Scotch.) (THIRLAGE.) thirl, s. [THIRL (2), v.] Scots Law: A term used to denote those lands the tenants of which were bound to bring all their grain to a certain mill. Called also Sucken. *thirl-a-ble, *thirle-a-bylle, adj . [Eng. thirl (1), v.; -able.] Capable of being penetrated or pierced; penetrable.