Kendal

/ (ˈkɛndəl) /

noun

a town in NW England, in Cumbria: a gateway town to the Lake District, with an ancient woollen industry. Pop: 28 030 (2001)

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Examples from the Web for kendal

Like a man but half awake, obeying an apparition, Mr. Kendal put his hand into his pocket and gave her the key.
The Young Step-Mother|Charlotte M. Yonge
She took every opportunity to consult Doctor Kendal and waylay him for long chats.
Pretty Madcap Dorothy|Laura Jean Libbey
I mean to ask Mr. Kendal what can be done,' she said; 'and in the meantime, to descend from what we can't do to what we can.
The Young Step-Mother|Charlotte M. Yonge
Whinborough is the city of Kendal, and the village of Shanmoor is Kentmere.
The Lure of the Camera|Charles S. Olcott

The greatest of all questions, however, is: Do you think you care for Mr. Kendal?
Pretty Madcap Dorothy|Laura Jean Libbey

Word Origin and History for kendal

kendal

green woolen cloth, late 14c., from place name in Westmoreland where it was manufactured. The place so called for being in the dale of the River Kent.