dottle

dottle or dot·tel [dot-l] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. the plug of half-smoked tobacco in the bottom of a pipe after smoking.

Origin of dottle 1815–25; dial. dot small lump (probably identical with dot1) + -le Examples from the Web for dottel Historical Examples of dottel

“My dear Watson,” said Holmes, tapping the dottel of his pipe into his hand.

Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914

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British Dictionary definitions for dottel dottle dottel noun

1. the plug of tobacco left in a pipe after smoking

Word Origin for dottle C15: diminutive of dot lump; see dot 1