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\ ˈhäl \

Definition of holl

 (Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal, England
: hollow

holl

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of holl (Entry 2 of 2)

: a hollow place: such as
a dialectal, England : ditch
b obsolete : a ship's hold

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History and Etymology for holl

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English hol

Noun

Middle English, from Old English hol, from neuter of hol, adjective, hollow

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“Holl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holl. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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