knelled

Meanings

• Verb

  To sound a knell or toll a bell as a signal or in mourning.

  - "The church knelled the hour."
  - "The funeral procession was accompanied by the knelling of bells."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knelled
bell , knell , well

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Variants

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knell , knelled , knelling , knells

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Etymology

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From Old English cnellan 'to knock, strike', from knell 'a blow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knell' is also used to refer to the sound made by a bell.

2. The first recorded use of 'knelled' as a verb in English was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bell: A hollow metal object that is struck to produce a sound when the clapper inside it is moved. Bells are used for various purposes, including religious ceremonies, timekeeping, and as signals.

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Culture

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In literature, the knelling of bells is often used to signify a significant event, such as a death or a warning.

How to Memorize "knelled"

1. visualize
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'knelled' is related to the word 'knock' and the sound of a bell.

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