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PRATTLING
Verb
prattling
present participle of prattle
Noun
prattling (plural prattlings)
Prattle; foolish speech.
Source: Wiktionary
PRATTLE
Prat"tle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Prattled; p. pr. & vb. n. Prattling.] Etym: [Freq. of prate.]
Definition: To talk much and idly; to prate; hence, to talk lightly and artlessly, like a child; to utter child's talk.
Prat"tle, v. t.
Definition: To utter as prattle; to babble; as, to prattle treason. Addison.
Prat"tle, n.
Definition: Trifling or childish tattle; empty talk; loquacity on trivial subjects; prate; babble. Mere prattle, without practice. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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