peckle
/ˈpɛkl/Chiefly Scottish. Now rare
verb
[with object] To peck lightly or repeatedly. Also (occasionally) without object.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Allan Cunningham (1784–1842), poet and songwriter. From peck + -le. In later use perhaps influenced by heckle.
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