Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The process of addling or of becoming addled.

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Examples

  • Mrs. Ross tapped significantly on her forehead to indicate a state of addlement.

    SAMUEL 2010

  • Martin Eden's head was in a state of addlement when he went away after several hours, and he hurried to the library to look up the definitions of a dozen unusual words.

    Chapter 7 2010

  • Mrs. Ross tapped significantly on her forehead to indicate a state of addlement.

    Samuel 1914

  • Martin Eden's head was in a state of addlement when he went away after several hours, and he hurried to the library to look up the definitions of a dozen unusual words.

    Chapter 7 1908

  • Mrs. Ross tapped significantly on her forehead to indicate a state of addlement.

    The Strength of the Strong Jack London 1896

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