sull

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈsəl
dialectal
: plow

sull

2 of 3

intransitive verb

"
-ed/-ing/-s
South & Midland
: to be sullen or balky : sulk

sull

3 of 3

noun (2)

"
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for sullow

Intransitive verb

back-formation from sullen

Noun (2)

by shortening

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“Sull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sull. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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