ogle
English
/ˈəʊɡəl/, /ˈɒɡəl/, /ˈoʊɡəl/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously.
Etymology
Derived from Middle Dutch *ooghelen derived from Low German oegeln.
Origin
Low German
oegeln
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- fake English
- ogglesome English
- ogle fake English
- ogle fake riah English
- ogle riah fake English
- ogler English
- oglesome English
- riah English
- *ooghelen Middle Dutch
- oegeln Low German