Obs. rare. [Expressive of the sound.] intr. To make a sharp vibratory sound, as an insect by the rapid vibration of its wings.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, II. ix. 191. Voices of Bees, Worms, Serpents.—The Brize Breezeth or Brilleth.
ǁ 2. Adaptation of Du. brullen to roar.
1863. W. C. Baldwin, Afr. Hunting, 114. Two lionesses brilling savagely.
