Definitions For Ettle

Etymology 1

From , atlien, from , from , from ; partly from , ahtlien, , to think, esteem, purpose, set out, arrange, from a frequentative variant of , from , from , from , *h₃ekʷ-, , to see. Cognate with , , , . More at eye.

Verb

ettl , ing (transitive, dialectal, chiefly, Scotland) To aim; purpose; intend; attempt; try. (transitive, dialectal, chiefly, Scotland) To expect; reckon; count on. (intransitive, dialectal, chiefly, Scotland) To take aim. (intransitive, dialectal, chiefly, Scotland) To make attempt. (intransitive, dialectal, chiefly, Scotland) To direct one's course. (intransitive, dialectal, chiefly, Scotland) To aspire; be ambitious.

Derived terms

ettling

Noun

ETTLE (plural ETTLEs) (dialectal, chiefly, Scotland) intention, intention; intent; aim.

Synonyms

mint

Etymology 2

A variation of addle, , to earn.

Verb

ettl , ing (obsolete) To earn.

Related terms

ettlings

Anagrams

tetel