Hemmel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛməl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemmel is a noun meaning (UK, dialect, Northumbria) A shed or hovel for cattle.
Meaning
(UK, dialect, Northumbria) A shed or hovel for cattle.
More Meanings
- (UK, dialect, Yorkshire) A handrail, especially one fitted on one side of a planked or wooden bridge.
Example Sentences
Cattle kept in hemmels should always have their food may be stated that the roofs of all the buildings should given to them in the sheds
The bridge was narrow, with barely enough room for one to cross at a time. So they barred her way, the leader clutching the hemmel (handrail) on either side.
Word Forms
- hemmels
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helm, linhay, hovel, hogcote, hoghouse, hiddle.
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