• Cavel

    Origin 1

    From , kevel, from , possibly from or akin to , kefli.

    Alternative forms

    Full definition of cavel

    Noun

    cavel

    (plural cavels)
    1. (obsolete) A gag.
    2. (dialectal) A horse's bit.

    Origin 2

    Noun

    cavel

    (plural cavels)
    1. Alternative form of en

    Origin 3

    From , kavell, kevell, from , kafli, from , *kablaz. Compare also , kavele, modern , dialectal .

    Noun

    cavel

    (plural cavels)
    1. (obsolete or dialectal) The stick or runestaff used in casting lots; a lot.
    2. (obsolete or dialectal) A part, share, lot.
    3. (obsolete or dialectal) A parcel or allotment of land.
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