burrel : Idioms & Phrases

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burrel fly

Bur"rel fly`
Etymology
From its reddish color. See 1st Burrel.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) The botfly or gadfly of cattle (Hypoderma bovis). See Gadfly.
Webster 1913

burrel shot

Bur"rel shot`
Etymology
Either from annoying the enemy like a burrel fly, or, less probably, fr. F. bourreler to sting, torture.
Definitions
  1. (Gun.) A mixture of shot, nails, stones, pieces of old iron, etc., fired from a cannon at short range, in an emergency. R.
Webster 1913