riddling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb pierce with many holes
  2. verb set a difficult problem or riddle
  3. verb separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Etymology

From Middle English redel, redels, from Old English rǣdels, rǣdelse (“counsel, opinion, imagination, riddle”). More at riddle.

Synonyms

riddle

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