fankle

/ ˈfæŋkəl /

verb

1. to entangle

noun

1. a tangle; confusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of fankle¹

from fank a coil of rope, from fang , obsolete variant of vang

Example Sentences

Besides, there is far less chance of a "fankle," to use a most expressive Scotch word, than when four or more flies are used.

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