Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The process of addling or of becoming addled.
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Examples
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Mrs. Ross tapped significantly on her forehead to indicate a state of addlement.
SAMUEL 2010
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Martin Eden's head was in a state of addlement when he went away after several hours, and he hurried to the library to look up the definitions of a dozen unusual words.
Chapter 7 2010
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Mrs. Ross tapped significantly on her forehead to indicate a state of addlement.
Samuel 1914
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Martin Eden's head was in a state of addlement when he went away after several hours, and he hurried to the library to look up the definitions of a dozen unusual words.
Chapter 7 1908
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Mrs. Ross tapped significantly on her forehead to indicate a state of addlement.
The Strength of the Strong Jack London 1896
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