Addle

Addle

AD-ul ˈadəl
Verb

Earn.

Example Sentences

"Addling a living."
"How much does tha addle?"

Etymology & History

Yorkshire dialect verb meaning to earn (money). From Old English adl (disease), suggesting earning a living through toil. Used throughout Yorkshire.

Word Details

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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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