merels

noun plural but singular in construction

mer·​els

ˈmerəlz

: morris entry 2

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, plural of merel, counter in the game of merels, from Middle French merel, marel counter, token, from Old French; akin to Old French merele, marele counter

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