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   Noddle , n. [OE. nodil, nodle; perh. fr. nod, because the head is the nodding part of the body, or perh. akin to E. knot; cf. Prov. E. nod the nape of the neck.]
   The head; also, noodle; -- used jocosely or contemptuously.
   Syn. -- noggin.
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   Come, master, I have a project in my noddle.
   L'Estrange.
   
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   The back part of the head or neck. [Obs.]
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   For occasion . . . turneth a bald noddle, after she hath presented her locks in front, and no hold taken.
   Bacon.
   
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2.       
   Noodle , n. [Cf. Noddle, Noddy.]
   A simpleton; a blockhead; a stupid person; a ninny. [Low]
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   The chuckling grin of noodles.
   Sydney Smith.
   
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   The head; also, noddle; -- used jocosely or contemptuously; as, use your noodle.
   Syn. -- noggin.
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3.       
   Noodle, n. [G. nudel vermicelli.] A thin strip of dough, made with eggs, rolled up, cut into small pieces, and used in soup.
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