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kiddle

British  
/ ˈkɪdəl /

noun

  1. 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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Etymology

Origin of kiddle

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

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I haf to light de fire, put on de kiddle, scrap some vit my vife, and get myself breakfast.

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