trachle

or trau·chle

[ trah-khuhl ]

noun

1. an exhausting effort, especially walking or working.
2. an exhausted or bedraggled person.

verb (used with object)

, tra·chled, tra·chling.

1. to fatigue; tire; wear out.
2. to bedraggle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trachle¹

1540–50; < Dutch dialect tragelen to walk laboriously; compare Dutch traag sluggish

Example Sentences

"Ye mauna trachle (trouble) yersel, mother," Jamie said, when she had the empty box pulled toward her.

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