coggle
/ (ˈkɒɡəl) /
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verb
(intr) Scot to wobble or rock; be unsteady
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Derived forms of coggle
coggly, adjectiveWord 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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Example sentences from the Web for coggle
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 SmythThe “coggle” pavement of Horncastle is often complained of, but at least it had the royal sanction.
A History of Horncastle|James Conway Walter