brattle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rattle; to make a scampering noise.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹætəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-brattle.wav

Word forms

brattle brattles brattling brattled

Etymology

Apparently imitative, probably under influence of break + rattle.

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