nowel
noun
Noel.
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nowel
American
[noh-el]
/ noʊˈɛl /
noun
Archaic.
Nowel
British
/ nəʊˈɛl /
noun
Etymology
Origin of nowel
1300–50; Middle English < Middle French no ( u ) el Noel
Example Sentences
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He was attended on his death-bed by Gravet, vicar of St. Sepulchre, and Dr. Nowel, the learned dean of St. Paul's, who gave ample testimony to the decency and devotion of his concluding life.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons by Samuel Johnson
His funeral sermon was preached by Dr. Nowel.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons by Samuel Johnson
Which agreeth verbatim with her owne Examination taken at Reade, in the Countie of Lancaster, the thirtieth day of March, before Master Nowel, when she was apprehended and taken.
From Discovery of Witches The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster by Thomas Potts
Christmas has also been called Noël or Nowel.
From Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries by William Francis Dawson
"Master Nowel humbly prayed Master Towneley might be called."
From Discovery of Witches The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster by Thomas Potts
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