ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Treddle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɹɛdɫ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Treddle is a noun meaning (UK dialectal) The dung of sheep or hares.

Meaning

(UK dialectal) The dung of sheep or hares.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) A prostitute; strumpet.
  2. Alternative form of treadle.

Example Sentences

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.

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Related dictionary entries include ruddle, tath, teathe, turdlet, tegg, turdpile.

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