Usage examples (4)

• “If thou wouldst preserve this chickling secrecy of thine, might one suggest that thou close yon portal?”
• The story requireth that we relate that which happened unto six pilgrims, who came from Sebastian near to Nantes; and who, for shelter that night, being afraid of the enemy,...
• The powermower went nicely, I might almost say smoothly, over the stuff cut before, muttering and chickling happily to itself as it dragged the panting gardener,...
• @ WriterDad – See, young chickling?