pingle1
/ˈpɪŋɡl/Now English regional (northern and midlands ) rare
noun
A small enclosed piece of land; a paddock, a close.
- Frequently attested in field names..
Origin
Mid 16th century. Origin uncertain; with the ending perhaps compare -le.
pingle2
/ˈpɪŋɡl/(also pingel) Scottish
noun
More fully pingle-pan. A small metal pan or shallow cooking pot, usually having a long handle; a saucepan.
Origin
Late 18th century. Origin unknown. Perhaps compare pingle.
pingle3
/ˈpɪŋɡl/(also pinkle, pingil, pengle) Now British regional
verb
1 [no object] Scottish. To exert oneself, work hard or laboriously; to struggle, especially against adversity; to toil for a living. Also with object with infinitive.
2 [with object] (In pass.). Scottish. To be hard-pressed; to be troubled, worried, or oppressed.
3 [no object] Now English regional (chiefly northern ). To pick at or play with one's food; to eat with little appetite, nibble.
4 [with object] English regional ( southern ). To pick at or toy with (one's food). Now rare.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in Acts of Lords of Council in Civil Causes. Origin uncertain. Branches I. and II. are perhaps of different origin.