cuittle
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of cuittle
First recorded in 1555–65; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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“Ay, lad?” replied Meg, “ye are a fine blaw-in-my-lug, to think to cuittle me off sae cleverly!”
From St. Ronan's Well by Scott, Walter, Sir
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