English Explanatory Dictionary

addling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of addlings (earnings).
noun
  1. The act of causing fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell or other outer layer.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of addle.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.də.lɪŋ/ /ˈæ.dlɪŋ/ en-au-addling.ogg

Word forms

addling

Etymology

From addle + -ing.

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