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Central Franconian
- Näl, Nähl (alternative spellings)
- Nagel (few Ripuarian dialects)
- Naal (western Ripuarian)
- Nool (Moselle Franconian)
Etymology
As a singular, a backformation from the plural of older (now western) Naal, from Middle High German nagel, from Old High German nagal. Cognate with Luxembourgish Nol, German Nagel, Dutch nagel, English nail.
Pronunciation
Noun
Nääl m (plural Nääl)
- (eastern and central Ripuarian) nail
Derived terms
Noun
Nääl
- (western Ripuarian) plural of Naal
- (Moselle Franconian) plural of Nool