Main Entry:: ¹troll
Pronunciation:: \ˈtrōl\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Middle English, probably from Anglo-French *troiller, *troller; akin to Anglo-French troil, trolle winch
Date:: 15th century

transitive verb1: to cause to move round and round : roll2 a: to sing the parts of (as a round or catch) in succession b: to sing loudly c: to celebrate in song3 a: to fish for by trolling b: to fish by trolling in <troll lakes> c: to pull through the water in trolling <troll a lure> d: to search in or at <trolls flea markets for bargains> ; also : prowl <troll nightclubs>intransitive verb1: to move around : ramble2 a: to fish by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boat b: search , look <trolling for sponsors> ; also : prowl3: to sing or play in a jovial manner4: to speak rapidly

— troll·er noun

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