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fud⋅dle

  [fuhd-l] verb, -dled, -dling, noun
Use fuddled in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to muddle or confuse: a jumble of sounds to fuddle the senses.
2. to make drunk; intoxicate.
–verb (used without object)
3. to tipple.
–noun
4. a confused state; muddle; jumble.
Origin:
1580–90; orig. uncert.
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fud·dle   (fŭd'l)   
v.   fud·dled, fud·dling, fud·dles

v.   tr.
  1. To put into a state of confusion; befuddle. See Synonyms at confuse.
  2. To make drunk; intoxicate.
v.   intr.
To drink; tipple.
n.  A state of confusion or intoxication.

[Origin unknown.]
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