Eyl

/ˈeɪl/ noun

Definition

An obsolete spelling of 'ail', meaning to trouble or afflict someone.

Etymology

From Old French 'aillier', derived from Latin roots, this Middle English variant represents regional spelling differences before standardization of English orthography.

Kelly Says

This forgotten spelling shows how French-influenced English once looked completely foreign—medieval writers would have pronounced and spelled this word quite differently than we do today!

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