dottle

or dot·tel

[ dot-l ]

noun

1. the plug of half-smoked tobacco in the bottom of a pipe after smoking.

dottle

/ ˈdɒtəl /

noun

1. the plug of tobacco left in a pipe after smoking

Word History and Origins

Origin of dottle¹

1815–25; dial. dot small lump (probably identical with dot ¹ ) + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of dottle¹

C15: diminutive of dot lump; see dot ¹

Example Sentences

Approval given, Frank took out his pipe, scraped the inside, and, casually, noisily knocked the dottle out into an ashtray on the side before packing his baccie.

From The Guardian

Then he loaded up to near the top with fresh cut, broke up the dottle and put that above, then pinched up the dust and put that over all, then slowly and solemnly lit up.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Mahony tapped the dottle out of his pipe carefully on the rail of his cart, filled the pipe, replaced the dottle on the top of the tobacco, and drew a whiff.

From Project Gutenberg

He knocked the dottle from his pipe and sauntered nearer the doorway; there he waited impatiently for the encore to end.

From Project Gutenberg

Carleton tamped down the dottle in his pipe with his forefinger musingly.

From Project Gutenberg