studdle
1 of 2noun
stud·dle
ˈstədᵊl
plural -s
: a prop or stud used in timbering
especially : a piece or post separating the frames, rings, or sets used in timbering a mine shaft
studdle
2 of 2transitive verb
stud·dle
",
ˈstu̇d-
dialectal
: to muddy (as water) by stirring up : roil
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English stodul sley of a loom, from Old English stōdla; akin to Middle High German stuodel post, Old English standan to stand
Transitive verb
probably alteration (influenced by stir entry 1) of muddle, verb