trachle

verb

tra·chle | \ ˈtraḵəl, -rȧk-\

-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of trachle

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 Scottish : dishevel, bedraggle, soil

2 Scottish : to tire by overwork or overexertion also : to put (as oneself) to inconvenience : bother, trouble

intransitive verb

Scottish : to wear oneself out (as by work) : drudge

trachle

noun

\ "\

plural -s

Definition of trachle (Entry 2 of 2)

1 Scottish

a : a source of fatigue (as a long and tiring walk or task)

b : a cause of inconvenience, distress, or trouble

2 Scottish : a listless sloven

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