trauchle

[ trah-khuhl ]

noun

, Scot.

, trau·chled, trau·chling.

1. trachle.

trauchle

/ ˈtrɒxəl /

noun

1. work or a task that is tiring, monotonous, and lengthy

verb

1. intr to walk or work slowly and wearily

Word History and Origins

Origin of trauchle¹

C19: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

He did kind o' revive after his dram, an' wi' nae sma' trauchle they got him to his bed.

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