SG Heritage Dictionary

Shamble [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. 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. A place where butcher's meat is sold.

3. A place for slaughtering animals for meat.

Shamble [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To walk awkwardly and unsteadily, as if the knees were weak; to shuffle along.

Shambled [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Shamble

Shambles [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. The place where butcher's meat is sold; a flesh-market.

2. In mining , a nich or shelf at suitable distances to receive the ore which is thrown from one to another, and thus raised to the top.