hiddle

ˈhɪdəl

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#1·8h ago

(now, chiefly, dialectal) A hiding-place; a sheltered spot.

Origin: , from , from , an alteration, due to final s mistaken for the plural ending, of hyddlys, from , equivalent to . For loss of final s compare burial, riddle. More at hide, huddle. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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(now, chiefly, dialectal, Scotland) A cluster, small group of buildings, etc. set close together; a huddle.

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#3·8h ago

(transitive, UK, _, dialectal, Scotland) To hide; conceal.

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