kiddle

/ (ˈkɪdəl) /

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noun

British archaic a device, esp a barrier constructed of nets and stakes, for catching fish in a river or in the sea

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Word Origin for kiddle

C13: from Anglo-French, from Old French quidel, of obscure origin

Words nearby kiddle

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How to use kiddle in a sentence

“We shall not find it so pleasant, either, living on that sandy-looking island ahead there,” observed Kiddle.
The Missing Ship|W. H. G. Kingston
Nat Kiddle remained with him, though getting very hungry and wishing to go back to the fort for breakfast.
The Missing Ship|W. H. G. Kingston
Although many of my old shipmates have passed away from my memory, Toby Kiddle made an impression which was never erased.
Ben Burton|W. H. G. Kingston
Toby Kiddle and Pat Brady offered to pull the boat, for, of course, she had no regular crew.
Ben Burton|W. H. G. Kingston

He and Kiddle having placed the muskets against a tree, were considering the best way of mounting.
Ben Burton|W. H. G. Kingston