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hiddle

noun
/ˈhɪdəl/

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots hiddle, from Middle Scots hiddill, from Early Scots hyddyll, an alteration, due to final s mistaken for the plural ending, of hyddlys (“hiding-place, concealment”), from Old English hȳdels (“a place of concealment, hiding-place, cavern, cave”), equivalent to hide + -le. For loss of final s compare burial, riddle. More at hide, huddle.

  1. derived from hȳdels
  2. derived from hyddyll
  3. derived from hiddill
  4. borrowed from hiddle

Definitions

  1. A hiding-place

    A hiding-place; a sheltered spot.

  2. A cluster, small group of buildings, etc. set close together

    A cluster, small group of buildings, etc. set close together; a huddle.

  3. To hide

    To hide; conceal.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. To nestle closely

      To nestle closely; take shelter.

    2. To shelter (in one's arms).

The neighborhood

Derived

but hidel, hidel-like, in hidel

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA