ˈsquittling, vbl. n.
[Variant of scuttling vbl. n.1]
Scuttling; hurried or rapid movement.
1862 Miss Mulock Dom. Stories 190 Hearing, as I passed the landing, much rustling of dresses and squittling away of little feet. |
ˈsquittling, vbl. n.
[Variant of scuttling vbl. n.1]
Scuttling; hurried or rapid movement.
1862 Miss Mulock Dom. Stories 190 Hearing, as I passed the landing, much rustling of dresses and squittling away of little feet. |
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