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peel2

Pronunciation: /piːl/

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Definition of peel

noun

archaic
  • a shovel, especially a baker’s shovel for carrying loaves into or out of an oven.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French pele, from Latin pala, from the base of pangere 'fasten'

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