l verb (used without object)
1.
to produce high-pitched, modulated sounds, as a singer, bird, or musical instrument.
2.
to perform lightly upon a musical instrument.
verb (used with object)
3.
to lure by or as by music: The Pied Piper tweedled the children into following him.
Origin:
1675–85; imitative
1675–85; imitative
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| tweedle | |
verb | |
| 1. | sing in modulation |
| 2. | play negligently on a musical instrument |
| 3. | entice through the use of music |
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