Et'tle, v. t.

v. t. [Prov. Eng., also addle; O. Eng. ettle, to prepare, intend, try, contrive, earn, Icel. ættla, to destine, to think, suppose, O. Sw. ættla, to judge, hope, allied to Gr. ἐθέλειν, to be willing, wish, desire.] To earn. [Obs.] See ADDLE. Boucher.