▪ I. daggling, vbl. n.
(ˈdæglɪŋ)
[-ing1.]
a. The action of the verb daggle, q.v. † b. concr. = dagging (obs.).
| 1580 Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Crottes, daglings. 1650 Fuller Pisgah iv. vi. 100 To prevent the dangling down, and dagling of so long garments. |
▪ II. ˈdaggling, ppl. a.
[-ing2.]
That daggles: see the verb.
| 1562 T. Phaer æneid. viii. Z iij b, A she wolfe downe was layed, and next her dugs two goodly twins, Two daggling sucking boies. 1611 Cotgr., Crottes, durt, filth, mire; dagling stuffe, etc. 1705 Vanbrugh Confed. i. ii, Who is this good woman, Flippanta?..An old daggling cheat, who hobbles about..to bubble the ladies of their money. |