Disgavelled

/dɪsˈɡævəld/ adjective

Definition

British spelling variant of 'disgaveled'; having been struck with a gavel in reversal.

Etymology

British English variant spelling of disgaveled, maintaining the double-l before -ed in accordance with British spelling conventions (as in 'travelled' vs. 'traveled').

Kelly Says

This word shows how even the most obsolete words had spelling variations between American and British English—scholars working with historical documents need to know both forms existed, though both are equally dead in modern usage.

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