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Prat"tle (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Prattled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Prattling (?).] [Freq. of prate.]

To talk much and idly; to prate; hence, to talk lightly and artlessly, like a child; to utter child's talk.

 

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Prat"tle, v. t.

To utter as prattle; to babble; as, to prattle treason.

Addison.

 

© Webster 1913.


Prat"tle, n.

Trifling or childish tattle; empty talk; loquacity on trivial subjects; prate; babble.

Mere prattle, without practice. Shak.

 

© Webster 1913.


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