trachle verb & noun. ['trɑ:x(ǝ)l] Scot. Also trauchle. M16.
[Origin unkn.: cf. Western Flemish tragelen, trakelen walk with difficulty.]
A. verb.
1. verb trans. Bedraggle, dishevel; damage by trampling etc. M16.

2. a. verb trans. Tire out by long walking; exhaust by overexertion; fig. distress. L16.
b. verb intrans. Tire oneself out; drudge, toil. Also, walk slowly and wearily, trudge. E19.
b. noun.
1. An exhausting journey or effort; bother, trouble. L17.

2. A careless or incompetent person. L19.

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