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caddle

verb
cad·dle | \ ˈkadᵊl \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of caddle 

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

dialectal : confuse, annoy, tease

intransitive verb

dialectal : putter, loaf, gossip

caddle

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of caddle (Entry 2 of 2)

1 dialectal : confused mess : confusion

2 dialectal : worry, trouble, fuss

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First Known Use of caddle

Verb

circa 1781, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for caddle

Verb

perhaps alteration of caudle

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