Shamble1. (n.) One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level.
2. (n.) A place where butcher's meat is sold.
3. (n.) A place for slaughtering animals for meat.
4. (v. i.) To walk awkwardly and unsteadily, as if the knees were weak; to shuffle along.
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