farl Meaning & Definition
What Does Farl Mean?
Farl is used as a noun meaning A quarter of a thin oatmeal or flour cake. It can also mean Any such cake or bread, now especially an Irish speciality such as a soda farl or potato farl. As a verb, it means Obsolete form of furl. As a verb, it means To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag).
Word Facts for Farl
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /fɑːl/ |
| Antonyms | unfurl |
| Plural | farls |
| Verb forms | farls, farling, farled |
Farl Definition (Noun)
- A quarter of a thin oatmeal or flour cake.
- Any such cake or bread, now especially an Irish speciality such as a soda farl or potato farl.
Farl as a Verb
- Obsolete form of furl.
Noun
- Any such cake or bread, now particularly used for Irish specialities as soda farls and potato farls.
Verb
- To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)
Synonyms of Farl
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Farl synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Farl
Word Forms & Grammar
farl (plural farls)
farl (third-person singular simple present farls, present participle farling, simple past and past participle farled)
Origin of Farl
Contraction of fardel, probably with some influence from the Irish fearann meaning a fourth, especially of land or oatcakes. In this specific sense, fearann itself may be a possible cognate from a Norse or Old English root.
Common Questions About Farl
Is farl a noun or a verb?
Farl is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the opposite of farl?
The opposite of farl is unfurl.
What is the plural of farl?
The plural of farl is farls.
What is the past tense of farl?
The past tense of farl is farled. The present participle is farling.