Crenelled

/krɪˈnɛld/ adjective

Definition

British spelling variant; having crenels or notches, decorated with the defensive architecture of a castle wall.

Etymology

British English version of 'creneled,' using the double-'l' spelling convention consistent with words like 'travelled' and 'counselled' in British English.

Kelly Says

British English doubles that 'l' in 'crenelled' just like it does in 'labelled'—it's a regional style choice that makes medieval castle descriptions look more sophisticated!

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