Gridle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Gridle is a verb meaning To sing as a form of begging, especially to sing hymns badly with the aim of soliciting donations out of sympathy.
Meaning
To sing as a form of begging, especially to sing hymns badly with the aim of soliciting donations out of sympathy.
Example Sentences
He also gridled sacred hymns in the streets, and sung sporting songs in the alehouses.
Word Forms
- gridles
- gridling
- gridled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chug, cadge, yarl, gale, singsong, croon.
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