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1brattle

noun brat·tle \ˈbra-təl\

Definition of BRATTLE

chiefly Scottish
:  clatter
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Origin of BRATTLE

probably imitative
First Known Use: circa 1500

Rhymes with BRATTLE

2brattle

verb
brat·tledbrat·tling

Definition of BRATTLE

intransitive verb
chiefly Scottish
:  to make a clattering or rattling sound

First Known Use of BRATTLE

1513

Rhymes with BRATTLE

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