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riddling.

The posing or solving of a riddle.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The posing or solving of a riddle.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English redel, redels, from Old English rǣdels, rǣdelse (“counsel, opinion, imagination, riddle”). More at riddle.

noun
  1. Material removed by riddling, or sieving.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English riddil, ridelle (“sieve”). More at riddle.

adj
  1. Enfilled with or spread throughout; permeating; pervading.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English riddil, ridelle (“sieve”). More at riddle.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of riddle (“to sieve or fill with holes”)

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From Middle English riddil, ridelle (“sieve”). More at riddle.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of riddle (“to plait”)

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From Middle English ridlen. More at riddle.

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