Definition of GINNEL

ginnel

Meanings

Plural: ginnels

Noun

  • A narrow passageway or alley often between terraced houses.

Origin / Etymology

From ginn (“a road or passage down to the sea”) + -el (diminutive suffix), ultimately from Old English ginn (“a side expanse, an opening, abyss”).

Synonyms

ennog, snicket, twitchel

Scrabble Score: 7

ginnel is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
ginnel is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
ginnel is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

ginnel is a valid Words With Friends word