I. ˈdäd ə l adjective or noun
Etymology: dod (I) + -le
: pollard
II. verb
( doddled ; doddled ; doddling -äd( ə )liŋ ; doddles )
Etymology: probably alteration of dodder
intransitive verb
now dialect : dodder , toddle
transitive verb
chiefly Midland : to shake or nod (as the head)