holl

1 of 2

adjective

ˈhäl

dialectal, England

: hollow

holl

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a hollow place: such as

a

dialectal, England : ditch

b

obsolete : a ship's hold

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English hol

Noun

Middle English, from Old English hol, from neuter of hol, adjective, hollow

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