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Kelley vs Kell - What's the difference?

kelley | kell |

As a proper noun kelley

is , a less common spelling of kelly.

As a noun kell is

(obsolete) the caul or kell can be a kiln or kell can be a sort of pottage; kale.

kelley

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • , a less common spelling of Kelly.
  • transferred from the surname.
  • .

    • kell

    English

    Etymology 1

    Compare caul.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) The caul.
  • (obsolete, figurative) That which covers or envelops, like a caul; a net; a fold; a film.
  • * Beaumont and Fletcher
    • I'll have him cut to the kell .
  • (obsolete) The cocoon or chrysalis of an insect.
    • (Ben Jonson)

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A kiln.

    • Etymology 3

    A modification of kale.

    Noun

    (-)
  • A sort of pottage; kale.
    • (Ainsworth)
    (Webster 1913) ----