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broddle

British

/ ˈbrɒdəl /

verb

dialect (tr) to poke or pierce (something)

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Etymology

Origin of broddle

perhaps from _bradawl

Example Sentences

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Similarly, Spurs should’ve signed Julian Broddle from Scunthorpe when they had Hoddle and Waddle.

From The Guardian

Representing Mr Broddle, Sgt John Fox, from the South Yorkshire Police federation, said Mr Broddle had not attended as he was "embarrassed by his current situation".

From BBC

He said that prior to the offence Mr Broddle had led an "exemplary career" over 18 years and had received a Chief Constable's commendation.

From BBC

Mr Broddle, who was formally based at Rotherham Police Station, played for a string of clubs during his sporting career including, Raith Rovers, Sheffield United, Barnsley and Scunthorpe United.

From BBC

"Of course there was a meet," said the Baroness; all the usual crowd were there, especially Constance Broddle.

From Project Gutenberg

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