English

Etymology
Apparently imitative, probably under influence of break + rattle.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�bræt�l/

Verb
en-verb|brattl|ing

1. To rattle; to make a scampering noise

#:*1972: Him too I hate, the same as I hate these brainless budding trees, these brattling birds. � John Gardner, Grendel (London 1972, p. 6)

• 2006-06-27 07:44 - Rodasmith - {{infl}}

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