transitive verb
- to roll; revolve
- to sing the parts of (a round, catch, etc.) in succession
- to sing lustily or in a full, rolling voice; chant merrily
- to trail (a lure, bait, etc.) through the water in fishing from a slowly moving boat
- to fish in (a lake, etc.) by this method
Origin:
ME trollen, to roll, troll, wander, prob. < MFr troller < ? MHG trollen, to walk or run with short steps: see troll