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Hurkle vs Hurple - What's the difference?

hurkle | hurple |

As a verb hurkle

is to draw in the parts of the body, especially with pain or cold.

As a noun hurple is

(scotland) an impediment similar to a limp.

hurkle

English

Alternative forms

*hurple, hirple, hurtle

Verb

  • to draw in the parts of the body, especially with pain or cold
  • to cower
  • (of the limbs) to contract, to pull in
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    hurple

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Scotland) An impediment similar to a limp.
    • After he sprained his ankle he walked away with a hurple.