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knell

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1knell

verb \ˈnel\

Definition of KNELL

transitive verb
: to summon or announce by or as if by a knell
intransitive verb
1
: to ring especially for a death, funeral, or disaster : toll
2
: to sound in an ominous manner or with an ominous effect

Examples of KNELL

  1. <the church bells knelled to mark the death of the nation's beloved leader>

Origin of KNELL

Middle English, from Old English cnyllan; akin to Middle High German erknellen to toll
First Known Use: before 12th century

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