'Scambling' definitions:

Definition of 'Scambling'

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  • Scamble \Scam"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scambled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scambling.] [Cf. OD. schampelen to deviate, to slip, schampen to go away, escape, slip, and E. scamper, shamble.]
  • 1. To move awkwardly; to be shuffling, irregular, or unsteady; to sprawl; to shamble. "Some scambling shifts." --Dr. H. More. "A fine old hall, but a scambling house." --Evelyn. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To move about pushing and jostling; to be rude and turbulent; to scramble. "The scambling and unquiet time did push it out of . . . question." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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