First Known Use: before 12th century
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1knoll
noun \ˈnōl\
: a small hill
Full Definition of KNOLL
: a small round hill : mound
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Origin of KNOLL
Middle English knol, from Old English cnoll; akin to Old Norse knollr mountaintop
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2knoll
verb
Definition of KNOLL
archaic : knell
Origin of KNOLL
Middle English, probably alteration of knellen to knell
First Known Use: 15th century
KNOLL Defined for Kids
knoll
noun \ˈnōl\
Definition of KNOLL for Kids
: a small round hill
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