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caddel

nounanimals

coloured thread used to mark sheep

A coloured thread or small ribbon placed through a sheep's ear or tied round its neck to mark and identify the animal.

Example in use

Hae ye put the caddel on the new lamb?

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KAD-uhl/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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