Pronunciations
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/ˈɛtl/
Verb
To propose, intend.
Usage- Ireland
- Northern-England
- Scotland
- Transitive
To direct one's course, to head.
Usage- Ireland
- Northern-England
- Scotland
- Archaic
- Intransitive
- Examples
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The Siloam nosed and ettled into the grey sprawl of waves and sent up arcs of swift stinging spray.
To direct (something) to or at someone or something; to aim at.
Usage- Ireland
- Northern-England
- Scotland
- Intransitive
To strive, to try.
Usage- Ireland
- Northern-England
- Scotland
- Intransitive
Noun
Intention; intent; aim.
Usage- Scotland
- dialectal
- Synonyms
Verb
To earn.
Usage- Obsolete
- Related words