Definitions for inkle

inkle in·kle

Spelling: [ing-kuh l]
IPA: /ˈɪŋ kəl/

Inkle is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 57 anagrams from letters in inkle (eikln).

Definitions for inkle

noun

  1. a linen tape used for trimmings.
  2. the linen thread or yarn from which this tape is made.

Origin of inkle

First recorded in 1535-45; origin uncertain

Examples for inkle

My business is to prevent young sobersides, young inkle, from appearing, to interrupt the ceremony.

As soon as they arrive, inkle goes and sells his benefactress in the slave market.

And how came you, sir, to impose upon me, and assume the name of inkle?

The inkle was a favourite pedlar-sold tape of the day, probably more at hand and more to the purpose than packthread.

But if our voyage from England was so pleasant, it wasn't owing to Mr. inkle, I'm certain.

John was going foremost when Richard, a good way behind, dropped 'a ball of inkle from his pocket.'

"Tinkle, inkle," came the sound of old Daisy's bell from the pasture; and the sound started a new train of glad thoughts.

Word Value for inkle
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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