Definition for PEC-CA-DIL'LO

PEC-CA-DIL'LO, n. [Sp. dim. from pecado, L. peccatum; Fr. peccadille. See Peccable.]

  1. A slight trespass or offense; a petty crime or fault. – Dryden.
  2. A sort of stiff ruff. – B. Taylor

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