dartle

[ dahr-tl ]

verb (used with or without object)

, dar·tled, dar·tling.

1. to dart or shoot forth repeatedly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dartle¹

First recorded in 1850–55; dart + -le

Example Sentences

Indulgent mother Mrs. Steerforth takes on some of the qualities belonging to her companion in the book, Rosa Dartle, including her scarred lip from when James Steerforth threw a hammer at her when he was young.

From Slate

In connection with this house we may recall the characters of Rosa Dartle and the respectable serving-man Littimer.

From Project Gutenberg

“Miss Dartle,” said I, “if you can be so obdurate as not to feel for this afflicted mother——” “Who feels for me?” she sharply retorted.

From Project Gutenberg

When Steerforth, after running away with Emily and deserting her, was drowned and brought home, Rosa Dartle, who had loved him, charged his mother with his ruin.

From Project Gutenberg

“Miss Dartle,” I entreated her, “for Heaven’s sake——” “I will speak,” she said, turning on me with her lightning eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

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