Definition of HANTLE

hantle

Meanings

Plural: hantles

Noun

  • A considerable number or quantity; a great many; a great deal.

Origin / Etymology

Of obscure origin. Perhaps from Middle English *antel, *antæl, from Old English *antæl, *andtæl, equivalent to and- + tale (“number”); or more likely of North Germanic origin, related to Swedish antal, Danish antal (“a number, multitude”), Dutch aantal (“a number, a great many”), and German Anzahl (“a number, quantity, multitude”). The addition of initial h is believed to be due to influence from Middle English handfull (“handful”).

Scrabble Score: 9

hantle is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hantle is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hantle is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

hantle is a valid Words With Friends word