hiddle English

Meaning hiddle meaning

What does hiddle mean?

hiddle noun

— (now, chiefly, dialectal) A hiding-place; a sheltered spot.

— (now, chiefly, dialectal, Scotland) A cluster, small group of buildings, etc. set close together; a huddle.

hiddle verb

— (transitive, UK, _, dialectal, Scotland) To hide; conceal.

— (intransitive, UK, _, dialectal, Scotland) To nestle closely; take shelter.

— (transitive, UK, _, dialectal, Scotland) To shelter (in one's arms).