wraxle

verb — 2 senses

wraxle

verb

UK /ˈɹæksl̩/ · US /ˈɹæks(ə)l/

Etymology From Middle English wraxlen (“to engage in grappling combat or sport, wrestle; (figurative) to contend with, grapple, struggle”), from Old English wrāxlian (“to contend, wrestle”). Probably related to wrestle.

1

To wrestle.

2

Figuratively To contend, to strive.

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