mickle

mickle Definition

mickle (mik′əl)

adjective, adverb, noun

Now Chiefly Scot. much

Etymology: ME (Northern) mikel < OE micel, infl. by ON mikell: for IE base see much

mickle Usage Examples

Converse of object

turn: Conclusion We can conclude therefore that financial services for the poor consists of helping the poor with ways of turning mickles into muckles.
help: Helping mickles make muckles: designing suitable swaps for the poor, Stuart Rutherford.

Modifies a noun

mirth: Refrain There was mickle melody At that childès birth: Although they were in heaven's bliss They made mickle mirth.
melody: Refrain There was mickle melody At that childès birth: Although they were in heaven's bliss They made mickle mirth.

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