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Kerl vs Kell - What's the difference?

kerl | kell |

As nouns the difference between kerl and kell

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

kerl

English

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) ----