coggle

/ (ˈkɒɡəl) /

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verb

(intr) Scot to wobble or rock; be unsteady

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showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Derived forms of coggle

coggly, adjective

Word Origin for coggle

of uncertain origin

Words nearby coggle

cogency, cogeneration, cogent, Coggan, cogged, coggle, cog in the wheel, cogitable, cogitate, cogitation, cogitative

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How to use coggle in a sentence

Formerly the cock was the general name of a yawl: it is derived from coggle or cog (which see).
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
The “coggle” pavement of Horncastle is often complained of, but at least it had the royal sanction.
A History of Horncastle|James Conway Walter