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Rareaddle
The correct spelling is addle.
How to pronounce addle
/ˈæ.dəl/
verbIPA: /ˈæ.dəl/
Say it like: Add-le
The correct spelling is addle. (provincial) To earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living. For example: "addle eggs"
Usage Examples
“addle eggs”
“addle brains”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(provincial) To earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living.
- 2.(provincial) To thrive or grow; to ripen.
- 3.To make addle; to grow addle; to muddle
- 4.To cause fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell.
noun
- 1.A foolish or dull-witted fellow.
- 2.Liquid filth; mire.
- 3.(provincial) Lees; dregs.
adjective
- 1.Having lost the power of development, and become rotten; putrid.
- 2.(by extension) Unfruitful or confused; muddled.
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