pell

Meanings

• noun

  A palisade or protective wall, especially one made of wickerwork or reeds.

  - "The knights stood guard behind the pell, protecting the village from invaders."
  - "The pell around the fort was made of sharpened stakes to deter enemy attacks."

• verb

  To enclose or protect with a pell.

  - "The farmers pelled their crops to keep them safe from frost."
  - "The king pelled his city with strong walls and guards."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pell
bell , well

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Variants

List of all variants of pell that leads to same result
pell-mell , pell-mells

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Etymology

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Old English pell (wall, palisade) from pelan (to build, construct)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pell' is also used in heraldry to describe a shield.

2. In medieval times, a knight's pell was a symbol of his rank and status.

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Related Concepts

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1. palisade: A protective wall made of stakes or logs.

2. fortification: The process of making a place stronger to defend against attack.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, a pell was a protective cloak or mantle worn by knights and nobles. It was often made of fur or heavy fabric and fastened with a clasp or brooch.

How to Memorize "pell"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wall made of sharpened stakes or logs to remember the meaning of 'pell' as a protective barrier.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a knight wearing a heavy fur cloak to remember the meaning of 'pell' as a protective garment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'P-E-L-L' stands for Palisade, Enclosure, Large, and Locks to remember the meaning of 'pell' as a protective wall.

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