mickle

adjective

mick·​le ˈmi-kəl How to pronounce mickle (audio)
variants or less commonly meikle
chiefly Scotland
: great, much
mickle adverb chiefly Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mikel, from Old English micel — more at much

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mickle was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near mickle

Cite this Entry

“Mickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mickle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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