Ettle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛtl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ettle is a verb meaning (transitive, now Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) To propose, intend.
Meaning
(transitive, now Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) To propose, intend.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, now Scotland, Ireland, Northern England, now rare) To direct one's course, to head.
- (intransitive, now Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) To direct (something) to or at someone or something; to aim at.
- (intransitive, now Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) To strive, to try.
- (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Intention; intent; aim.
- (obsolete) To earn.
Example Sentences
The Siloam nosed and ettled into the grey sprawl of waves and sent up arcs of swift stinging spray.
Word Forms
- ettles
- ettling
- ettled
Synonyms for ettle
Depending on context, synonyms include mint.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eckle, mint, endeavor, seek, attempt, offer.
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