sledgebell

noun

Etymology

From sledge + bell.

  1. derived from *bʰel-
  2. inherited from *bellaną
  3. inherited from bellan
  4. inherited from bellen
  5. compounded as sledgebell — “sledge + bell

Definitions

  1. One of a set of small bells traditionally attached to a sledge that ring when the sledge…

    One of a set of small bells traditionally attached to a sledge that ring when the sledge is in motion; a sleighbell.

    • Finally I sailed through the air towards the church, while some merry sledge bells were ringing in my ears.

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