SUTTLE


Meaning of SUTTLE in English

I. ˈsəd. ə l adjective

Etymology: alteration of subtle

of weight : remaining after the tare is deducted

II. noun

( -s )

: the weight that remains after the tare is deducted

III. intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: back-formation from suttler

archaic : to act as a sutler

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