puled; puling

Examples of pule in a Sentence

a distressed baby puling in its crib
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Word History

Etymology

probably imitative

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pule was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Pule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pule. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pule

verb
puled; puling
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