- Prob. for pattle, and a dim. of pat, v.; cf. also E. pad to tread, Prov. G. paddelnpadden, to walk with short steps, to paddle, G. patschen to splash, dash, dabble, F. patouiller to dabble, splash, fr. patte a paw. √21
- To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.Obs
- To dabble in water with hands or feet; to use a paddle, or something which serves as a paddle, in swimming, in paddling a boat, etc.As the men were paddling for their lives.While paddling ducks the standing lake desire.
