English Explanatory Dictionary

hiddle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hiding-place; a sheltered spot.
  2. A cluster, small group of buildings, etc. set close together; a huddle.
verb
  1. To hide; conceal.
  2. To nestle closely; take shelter.
  3. To shelter (in one's arms).

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪdəl/

Word forms

hiddle hiddles hidel hidle hiddil heddle hydle hidels hydles hiddling hiddled

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots hiddle, from Middle Scots hiddill, from Early Scots hyddyll, an alteration, due to final s mistaken for the plural ending, of hyddlys (“hiding-place, concealment”), from Old English hȳdels (“a place of concealment, hiding-place, cavern, cave”), equivalent to hide + -le. For loss of final s compare burial, riddle. More at hide, huddle.

Related words

hide hideling

Derived words

but hidel hidel-like in hidel
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