PETTLE


Meaning of PETTLE in English

ˈpet ə l verb

Etymology: pet (III) + -le

transitive verb

chiefly Scotland : fondle , caress

intransitive verb

1. chiefly Scotland : nestle , cuddle

2. chiefly Scotland : trifle , potter

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