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marvell

marvell is the obsolete spelling of marvel.

Meaning of marvel

Noun

marvel (plural marvels)

  1. That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.
    • The mysteries of this wonderful universe rise more palpable upon the departing spirit, so soon to mingle with their marvels.1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XXIV, in Francesca Carrara. […], volume II, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC, page 261
    Synonyms:
    lollapalooza
  2. (archaic) Wonder, astonishment.
    • No maruel though you bite so sharp at reasons,c. 1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Troylus and Cressida”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...

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Forms of marvell

pluralmarvells

Questions about marvell

What is marvell the obsolete spelling of?
Marvell is the obsolete spelling of marvel.

Words near marvell in the dictionary

  1. marveleth
  2. marveling
  3. marvelings
  4. Marvelite
  5. Marvelites
  6. marvell
  7. marvelled
  8. marveller
  9. marvellers
  10. marvellest
  11. marvelleth

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