Archaic Southern slang for a fire pit surrounded by a moat. Traditionally used to burn pine trees and catch the pitch.

A portmanteau of the words tar and kiln run through a rural southern filter with an added Scottish accent.

Definition provided by H.S. Skinner; author of works such as "Jennilee's Light" and "Willow's Green Man ."
Younta 'ed oot to thee tarkle ya dirty tarheel ?
by Flash D. February 19, 2021
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