As proper nouns the difference between nelson and neil
is that nelson is lord Nelson (1758-1805), a British admiral while Neil is a given name derived from Irish.
As a noun nelson
is a score of 111, sometimes considered to be unlucky (supposedly from the belief that Lord Nelson had one eye, one arm and one leg (disputed)).
nelson
English
Noun
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en noun)
(cricket) A score of 111, sometimes considered to be unlucky (supposedly from the belief that Lord Nelson had one eye, one arm and one leg (disputed)).
(wrestling) A wrestling hold in which a wrestler's arm is locked behind his back.
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neil
Alternative forms
* Neal
* Neale
* Neill
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