Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Treddle

//ˈtɹɛdɫ// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The dung of sheep or hares. UK, dialectal
  2. 2
    Alternative form of treadle. alt-of, alternative

    "In the animal or soul-world (anima, psyche) beginning with the oviparous orders, or rather with the bird-class among these, the above germal speck is, as is well known, visible, being a diminutive flake, rag or shred of skin, commonly called treddle, a pellicle floating between the yolk and the white of the egg, where it has been deposited by the male parent."

  3. 3
    A prostitute; strumpet. informal
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of treadle. alt-of, alternative

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English tridel, tyrdel, from Old English tyrdel (“dropping, small piece of excrement”), diminutive of Old English tord (“piece of excrement, dung”), equivalent to turd + -le.

Etymology 2

Variation of treadle.

Etymology 3

Variation of treadle.

See also for "treddle"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: treddle