addling

Meanings

• verb

  A process of adding or coating something, especially fish, with a substance to preserve or enhance its flavor.

  - "The fishermen addled the eels before selling them to the market."
  - "He learned the art of addling fish from his grandfather."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with addling
dawdling , paddling , maddening

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Variants

List of all variants of addling that leads to same result
addle , addled , addles , addling

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'ealdian' meaning 'to make old' or 'to preserve'.

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Trivia

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1. Addling was once a common method of preserving fish before the invention of refrigeration.

2. The substance used for addling can vary depending on the region and the type of fish being preserved.

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Related Concepts

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1. fish preservation: Addling is a type of fish preservation that involves coating the fish with a substance, usually a mixture of water and alkali, to preserve its flavor and texture.

2. pickling: Addling is similar to pickling, as both involve preserving food in a brine or other liquid solution.

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Culture

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Addling is a traditional method of preserving fish, particularly eels, which has been practiced for centuries in various parts of the world, including Europe and Asia.

How to Memorize "addling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of coating fish with a preserving substance to remember the meaning of 'addling'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'addling' with the process of preserving fish to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Adding Fish' to remember the meaning of 'addling'.

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