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holl

adjective
\ˈhäl\

Definition of holl 

(Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal, England

: hollow

holl

noun
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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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