beal

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flat stone used as a grinding surface in ancient times.

  - "The early settlers used a beal to grind their corn."
  - "The archaeologist discovered an ancient beal at the dig site."

• noun

  A term used in heraldry to describe a bear's paw print.

  - "The family crest featured a beal in the upper left corner."
  - "The knight's shield bore several beals as symbols of strength and courage."

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Variants

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baal , baalim , baalism , baalisms , baals , Ba'al Shem Tov , Baal Shem Tov , Baʽal Shem Tov , Besht , Israel ben Eliezer

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Etymology

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Old English 'beal' meaning 'flat stone'.

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Trivia

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1. Beals were often used in pairs, with one stone being stationary and the other being turned by a handle.

2. In some cultures, beals were also used for religious or ceremonial purposes, such as grinding herbs for medicinal use.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quern: A type of mill used for grinding grain, often powered by a hand crank or animal power.

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Culture

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In ancient times, beals were used as grinding surfaces for making flour and other foods. They were often made of hard stones such as granite or basalt. In heraldry, a beal is a bear's paw print, which is a common symbol in coats of arms.

How to Memorize "beal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat stone used for grinding grain.
   - Visualize a bear's paw print as a symbol in heraldry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beal' with ancient grinding stones.
   - Connect the word 'beal' with bear paw prints in heraldry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Bear Grinding Apples' to remember the meaning of 'beal' as a large, flat stone.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Bear Paw Prints in Coats of Arms' to remember the meaning of 'beal' as a heraldic symbol.

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