dottle

or dot·tel

[ dot-l ]

noun

1. the plug of half-smoked tobacco in the bottom of a pipe after smoking.

dottle

/ ˈdɒtəl /

noun

1. the plug of tobacco left in a pipe after smoking

Word History and Origins

Origin of dottle¹

1815–25; dial. dot small lump (probably identical with dot ¹ ) + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of dottle¹

C15: diminutive of dot lump; see dot ¹

Example Sentences

Raft considered the proposition for a moment, then he shook his head and tapped the dottle out of his pipe.

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There was a stale dottle wedged in the bowl, and loathsome fumes resulted.

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He tapped the dottle out of his pipe, picked up the bundle, and rose grumbling.

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He knocked out the dottle of his pipe on one of the andirons.

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Jean knocks the dottle out of his pipe, refills and relights.

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