smæl

See also: smal, smàl, smál, and smäl

Middle English

Adjective

smæl

  1. Alternative form of smal

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *smalaz. Cognate with Old Frisian smel, Old Saxon smal, Old Dutch smal, Old High German smal, Old Norse smalr, Gothic 𐍃𐌼𐌰𐌻𐍃 (smals).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /smæl/

Adjective

smæl (comparative smælra, superlative smælest or smalost or smælst)

  1. narrow, slim; not broad
  2. slender; not thick
  3. fine; not coarse
  4. small; not large
  5. quiet; not loud

Declension

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Descendants
  • Middle English: smal
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