TRINDLE


Meaning of TRINDLE in English

I. ˈtrind ə l, dial -n(d) ə l noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English trindel, from Old English tryndel, trendel circle, ring — more at trendle

1. dialect England : a round or circular object ; specifically : the wheel of a wheelbarrow

2. : either of a pair of metal plates that are inserted between the backbone and boards of a rounded and backed book to force the backbone temporarily into a flat shape while the fore edge is being trimmed

II. -n(d) ə l intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English trindelen, probably from trindel trindle

dialect : roll , trundle

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