trendle

noun

tren·​dle

ˈtrendᵊl

plural -s

dialectal, British

: a large shallow round or oval usually wooden tub or trough

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, circle, ring, wheel, trendle, from Old English trendel circle, ring; akin to Middle High German trendel disk

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