Meaning
To cry weakly with a soft, high-pitched sound; to whimper; to whine.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From 1599 or earlier (1530 in a Scottish document), apparently from Shakespeare with this spelling. Perhaps from Middle English mewen (“to whimper”) + -le (frequentative suffix).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: