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· Old Norse
kjǫlr
2 English words descend from Old Norse
kjǫlr
, most common first.
keel
A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.
keelson
A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness.