wharle

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• whorl — noun Etymology: Middle English wharle, whorle, probably alteration of whirle, from whirlen to whirl Date: 15th century 1. a drum shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Northumbrian Burr — The term Northumbrian Burr refers to the distinctive uvular pronunciation of R in the traditional dialects of Northumberland, Tyneside ( Geordie ), and northern County Durham. Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Effects on neighbouring sounds 3 Hi …   Wikipedia