Etymology

bel-accoyle

Today it means: A kind or favourable reception; friendly welcome. Full definition →

First used 15th–16th c.Middle French bel
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The story

  1. Middle French · derived frombel“beautiful”
  2. English todaybel-accoyle

From Middle French bel (“beautiful”) + acoil (“welcome”).

First known use, by meaning

  • 15th–16th c. A kind or favourable reception; friendly welcome.

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