KELL

Etymology 1

Noun

kell (plural kells)

(obsolete) The caul.

(obsolete, figurative) That which covers or envelops, like a caul; a net; a fold; a film.

(obsolete) The cocoon or chrysalis of an insect.

Etymology 2

Noun

kell (plural kells)

A kiln.

Etymology 3

Noun

kell (uncountable)

A sort of pottage; kale.

Proper noun

Kell (plural Kells)

A surname.

Short for Kelly. (female given name)

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Kell is the 7298th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 4568 individuals. Kell is most common among White (90.83%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary


Kell, n.

Definition: A kiln. [Obs.]

Kell, n. Etym: [A modification of kale.]

Definition: A sort of pottage; kale. See Kale, 2. Ainsworth.

Kell, n. Etym: [Cf. Caul.]

1. The caul; that which covers or envelops as a caul; a net; a fold; a film. [Obs.] I'll have him cut to the kell. Beau. & Fl.

2. The cocoon or chrysalis of an insect. B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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