ginnel
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of ginnel
C17: perhaps a corruption of channel 1
Example Sentences
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They arranged for the ginnel to be gated off, cleaned up the space and added planters, bunting and other decorative features.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024
Ms Leach said they had been growing climbers, herbs and even beans along the ginnel.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024
An away Susy flew daan th' ginnel, famously suited wi' th' way shoo'd capt 'em wi' her scholarship.
From Yorksher Puddin' A Collection of the Most Popular Dialect Stories from the Pen of John Hartley by John Hartley
I want to say I've been up one, and I can't bring it in unless I say, "I went up a ginnel at Ousebank,"' explained Horatia.
From Sarah's School Friend by May Baldwin
Yon's a ginnel we are just passing,' said the chauffeur to Horatia, slowing down as they passed what is generally called an alley, to which he pointed.
From Sarah's School Friend by May Baldwin
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