Curl (kűrl), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Curled (kűrld); p. pr. & vb. n. Curling.] [Akin to D. krullen, Dan. kr÷lle, dial. Sw. krulla to curl, crisp; possibly akin to E. crook. Cf. Curl, n., Cruller.] 1. To twist or form into ringlets; to crisp, as the hair.
But curl their locks with bodkins and with braid.
Cascoigne.