muckle
word
Definition
'Muckle' is a dialect word from Scotland and Northern England meaning 'a large amount' or 'a lot.' It is rarely used in modern English except in certain phrases.
Usage & Nuances
Very regional and old-fashioned; mostly found in Scottish or Northern English contexts. Common in the phrase 'many a mickle makes a muckle' (which actually reverses the original meaning). Not used in everyday modern English.
Spanish: gran cantidad - mucho (arcaico/contextual)Portuguese (BR): muita coisa - muito (arcaico/contextual)Portuguese (PT): muita coisa - muito (arcaico/contextual)Chinese (Simplified): 大量（方言/古語）Chinese (Traditional): 大量（方言/古語）Hindi: बहुत बड़ी मात्रा (विलुप्त/पुरानी बोली)Arabic: كمية كبيرة (لهجة/قديم)
Example Sentences
They found a muckle treasure in the cave.
basic
There isn’t muckle food left in the house.
basic
You won’t see muckle of him these days—he’s always traveling.
natural
It doesn’t take muckle to make a difference if everyone helps a little.
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As the old saying goes, 'Many a mickle makes a muckle.'
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He has a muckle of work to do today.
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