n. [ See Treadle. ] 1. See Treadle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A prostitute; a strumpet. [ Obs. ] Ford. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. pl. The dung of sheep or hares. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. tredyl a step, AS. tredel. See Tread. ] 1. The part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Biol.) The chalaza of a bird's egg; the tread. [ 1913 Webster ]