daggle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dag"gle transitive verb

Etymology

Freq. of dag, v. t., 1.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Daggled ; present participle & verbal noun Daggling

Definitions

1. To trail, so as to wet or befoul; to make wet and limp; to moisten.

   The warrior's very plume, I say, Was daggled by the dashing spray. Sir W. Scott.

Dag"gle intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To run, go, or trail one's self through water, mud, or slush; to draggle.

   Nor, like a puppy [have I] daggled through the town. Pope.