Atwirl

/əˈtwɜːrl/ adjective

Spinning or rotating in a whirling motion; in a state of rapid circular movement.

From 'a-' (in a state of) + 'twirl' (to spin). 'Twirl' may derive from Scandinavian sources, possibly related to Old Norse. The 'a-' prefix is archaic.

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