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Rareaddling
The correct spelling is addling.
How to pronounce addling
/ˈæ.dlɪŋ/
nounIPA: /ˈæ.dlɪŋ/
Say it like: Add-lin-g
The correct spelling is addling. (provincial) Earnings.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(provincial) Earnings.
- 2.The act of causing fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell or other outer layer.
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.
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