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wimble

noun wim·ble \ ˈwim-bəl \

Definition of wimble

: any of various instruments for boring holes

Origin and Etymology of wimble

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Middle Dutch wimmel auger; akin to Middle Low German wimmel auger

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wimble

verb

Definition of wimble

wimbled; wimbling play \ˈwim-b(ə-)liŋ\
transitive verb
archaic
: to bore with or as if with a wimble

First Known Use of wimble

15th century

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