ankled

Variant of ankle

ankle definition

an·kle (aŋ′kəl)

noun

  1. the joint that connects the foot and the leg
  2. the area of the leg between the foot and calf

Etymology: ME ancle, ancleou < OE ancleow (& ? ON ǫkkla) < IE base *ang-, limb, var. of *ank-, to bend > angle, angle, Gr ankōn, elbow, ankylos, crooked

intransitive verb ankled -·kled, ankling -·kling

  1. to walk
  2. ☆ to fail to go on with (an agreement, job, contract, etc.)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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