Earn.
Addle
AD-ul
ˈadəl
Verb
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
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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