juel

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman juel; akin to Old French jouel, of disputed origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒiu̯əl/, /ˈdʒuːəl/

Noun

juel (plural jueles or jowelx)

  1. Something of great monetary worth or value, especially when made of gems:
    1. An item of jewelery; a piece of personal ornamentation.
    2. (Late Middle English) A jewel or gem; a precious stone.
    3. (euphemistic, Late Middle English, rare) One of one's testes.
  2. Something of great non-monetary worth or value; a keepsake or artifact.
  3. A well-crafted, well-built, or well-designed object.
  4. A person who is dear to one's heart; a loved one.
  5. A present; something given as thanks or as bribery.
  6. (rare) A plaything or toy.

Descendants

  • English: jewel
  • Scots: jewel

References

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