As verbs the difference between coggle and woggle
is that coggle is to move or walk unsteadily while woggle is an alternative spelling of lang=en.
As nouns the difference between coggle and woggle
is that coggle is a small fishing boat while woggle is boy Scout’s neckerchief clasp or slide, originally a loop or ring of leather.
coggle
English
Etymology 1
Origin obscure. Perhaps from .
Verb
(coggl)
To move or walk unsteadily
Etymology 2
See .
Noun
(
en noun)
A small fishing boat.
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Etymology 3
From .
Noun
(
en noun)
cobble (all senses)
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woggle
English
Etymology 1
1923, coined in Australia by Bill Shankley, from earlier American boondoggle.[Jeffrey, Ray, The History of Scouting in Tasmania 1909–1985,'' page 81. Published by The Scout Association of Australia, Tasmanian Branch. ISBN 0-949180-08-4] Popularized from 1929 by use in ''Scouting for Boys, 14th edition, by Baden-Powell.
Noun
(
en noun)
Boy Scout’s neckerchief clasp or slide, originally a loop or ring of leather.
Etymology 2
Verb
(woggl)
(archaic, dialect)
See also
* (l)
References