vennel
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of vennel
C15: from Old French venelle, from Latin vēna vein
Example Sentences
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"Illuminating the vennel with such an impactful artwork gives it some much-deserved profile in the city. We're delighted to be involved in the project."
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2022
The bounds are thus described: "The common vennel at the north, the loch called the Saltlochs at the east, the lands called Little Guishauch at the south, and the road to Overak at the west."
From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John
He turned his horse's head and retraced his path up the vennel.
From The Path of the King by Buchan, John
Enfiler la vennel; a common figurative expression for running away is still in use in France.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 360, March 14, 1829 by Various
The horseman rode down the narrow vennel which led to the St. Denis gate of Paris, holding his nose like a fine lady.
From The Path of the King by Buchan, John
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