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)
- Something of great monetary worth or value, especially when made of gems:
- An item of jewelery; a piece of personal ornamentation.
- (Late Middle English) A jewel or gem; a precious stone.
- (euphemistic, Late Middle English, rare) One of one's testes.
- Something of great non-monetary worth or value; a keepsake or artifact.
- A well-crafted, well-built, or well-designed object.
- A person who is dear to one's heart; a loved one.
- A present; something given as thanks or as bribery.
- (rare) A plaything or toy.
Related terms
References
- “jeuel, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-07-15.
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