In Massachusetts, U.S., on the other hand, a “wayward child” is, technically, one “between seven and seventeen years of age” (who, moreover, habitually associates with vicious or immoral persons). Hugh Broughton, a writer of controversy in the reign of James the First, has proved that Rahab was a harlot at ten years of age. This is all very interesting, and I daresay you see me already frothing at the mouth in a fit; but no, I am not; I am just winking happy thoughts into a little tiddle cup.
(Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov)
What does "tiddle" mean here? This word isn't in the WR-dictionary. It's also not explained in the annotations.
Does anyone know what he means here?
Thank you in advance.
(Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov)
What does "tiddle" mean here? This word isn't in the WR-dictionary. It's also not explained in the annotations.
Does anyone know what he means here?
Thank you in advance.