Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TROLL
TROLL, v.t. [G. trollen; W. troliaw, to troll, to roll; troelli, to turn, wheel or whirl; troell, a wheel, a reel; trol, a roller. It is probably formed on roll.]
To move in a circular direction; to roll; to move volubly; to turn; to drive about. They learn to roll the eye, and troll the tongue. Anon. Troll about the bridat bowl. B. Jonson.
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