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    Gyre , n. [L. gyrus, Gr. γῦρος, cf. γυρός round.] A circular motion, or a circle described by a moving body; a turn or revolution; a circuit.
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    Quick and more quick he spins in giddy gyres.
    Dryden.

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    Still expanding and ascending gyres.
    Mrs. Browning.

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    Gyre, v. t. & i. [Cf. OF. gyrer, girer. See Gyrate.] To turn round; to gyrate. [Obs.]
    Bp. Hall. Drayton.

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