hurley

or hurl·y

[ hur-lee ]
/ ˈhɜr li /

noun, plural hurl·eys, hurl·ies. British.

the game of hurling.
the leather-covered ball used in hurling.
the stick used in hurling, similar to a field hockey stick but with a wide, flat blade.
Informal. a club or cudgel.

Origin of hurley

1815–25; hurl + -ey, as in hockey

Definition for hurlies (2 of 2)

hurly
[ hur-lee ]
/ ˈhɜr li /

noun, plural hurl·ies.

commotion; hurly-burly.
British. hurley.

Origin of hurly

First recorded in 1590–1600

British Dictionary definitions for hurlies

hurley
/ (ˈhɜːlɪ) /

noun

mainly British another word for hurling
Also called: hurley stick the stick used in playing hurling