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vell

transitive verb
\ ˈvel\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of vell

 (Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal, England
: to cut the turf from (as for burning)

vell

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of vell (Entry 2 of 2)

British
: the stomach of a calf used in making rennet

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History and Etymology for vell

Transitive verb

English dialect vell, noun fleece, skin, variant of fell entry 1

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