noun
kell
kehl
Kell (noun) means a thin membrane, especially the caul that sometimes covers a newborn's head, or a similar filmy covering (dialectal/archaic). Example: “The midwife noted the baby was born with a kell.”
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A thin membrane, especially the caul that sometimes covers a newborn's head, or a similar filmy covering (dialectal/archaic).
"The midwife noted the baby was born with a kell."
How to use kell
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for a thin membrane or covering, such as a caul.
When to use it
Archaic or dialectal; rarely used in modern English.
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- Plural
- kells
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What does “kell” mean?
The word “kell” means a thin membrane, especially the caul that sometimes covers a newborn's head, or a similar filmy covering (dialectal/archaic). In plain terms, an old or dialect word for a thin membrane or covering, such as a caul.
How do you pronounce “kell”?
“Kell” is pronounced kehl (/kɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “kell” in a sentence?
Here is “kell” used in a sentence: “The midwife noted the baby was born with a kell.”
What part of speech is “kell”?
“Kell” is a noun.
