Crenellate

/krɪˈnɛleɪt/ verb

Definition

British English spelling of crenelate; to furnish with crenels or notches, particularly on castle walls.

Etymology

British variant spelling of 'crenelate,' using the double-'l' convention common in British English. Both pronunciations and spellings are equally valid across English-speaking regions.

Kelly Says

The British love their double consonants—'crenellate' looks fancier with that extra 'l,' which is funny because the word itself describes making cuts and gaps!

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