\ ˈsēl
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seeled; seeling; seels
Definition of seel
1
: to close the eyes of (a bird, such as a hawk) by drawing threads through the eyelids
2
archaic
: to close up (one's eyes)
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“Seel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seel. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of seel was in the 15th century
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