English word origin

Etymology of yill

Variant of yell.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A yell.

verb

To yell.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Variant of yell.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

ale.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Variant of ale.

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