coggle

/ ˈkɒɡəl /

verb

1. intr to wobble or rock; be unsteady

Derived Forms

• ˈcoggly, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of coggle¹

of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Formerly the cock was the general name of a yawl: it is derived from coggle or cog (which see).

From Project Gutenberg

The “coggle” pavement of Horncastle is often complained of, but at least it had the royal sanction.

From Project Gutenberg