VARVEL

Proper noun

Varvel (plural Varvels)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Varvel is the 32485th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 708 individuals. Varvel is most common among White (93.36%) individuals.

Anagrams

• valver

Etymology

Noun

varvel (plural varvels)

(falconry, heraldiccharge) A metal ring bearing the owner's name or coat of arms, attached to a hawk's jesses. Used for identifying birds.

Anagrams

• valver

Source: Wiktionary


Var"vel, n. Etym: [F. vervelle.]

Definition: In falconry, one of the rings secured to the ends of the jesses. [Written also vervel.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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