dial. or colloq. [f. prec. vb.]

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  1.  Nonsense, trifling; usually FIDDLE-FADDLE.

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1850.  in Bamford, Gloss. S. Lanc.

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1892.  Mrs. H. Ward, D. Grieve, I. 26. Oh, is they? Then I spose books is faddle.

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  2.  (See quot.)

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1881.  Evans, Leicestersh. Words, Faddle sb., a fanciful person; either fastidious in trifles or devoted to some particular hobby.

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