Etymology

noll

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Today it means: The head, especially the top of the head. Full definition →

First used 8th c.Middle English nol ← Old English hnol
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noll · noun1

  1. Old English · inherited fromhnol
  2. Middle English · inherited fromnol
  3. English todaynoll

From Middle English nol, from Old English hnol. Cognate with Dutch nol (“top of a sand-dune”).

Noll · proper noun2

From Oliver, compare Neddie and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 8th c. The head, especially the top of the head.

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