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▪ I. woggle, v.|ˈwɒg(ə)l|
Variant of waggle v.
1648Hexham, Loteren, to Wagge, or to Woggle. 1918Blackw. Mag. June 767/1, I woggle my machine [sc. an aeroplane] from side to side. 1921S. Graham Europe—Whither bound? 131 The miserable green waggons of open horse-trams woggled along the main ways.
▪ II. woggle, n.|ˈwɒg(ə)l|
[Origin unknown: cf. toggle n.]
A loop or ring of leather, cord, etc., through which the ends of a Scout's neckerchief are threaded.
1930Daily News 10 May 4/4 Woggles have now become an established part of Scout uniform, and I have seen some very good examples made by Scouts. 1977Grimsby Even. Tel. 27 May 2/7 The woggle—the ring holding the neckerchief in place on the Scout uniform. 1983J. Deft Beaver Leader's Handbk. 32 You must decide yourself whether each new Beaver should be asked to pay for his scarf and woggle, or whether these should be provided by the Colony. |