Definition of seel Seel

/siˈl/ - [seel] - seel

We found 18 definitions of seel from 5 different sources.

What does seel mean?

Verb seels, seeling, seeled
seel - sew up the eyelids of hawks and falcons
		blind make dim by comparison or conceal
		falconry the art of training falcons to hunt and return

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seel (v. t.)
To close the eyes of (a hawk or other bird) by drawing through the lids threads which were fastened over the head.
seel (v. t.)
Hence, to shut or close, as the eyes; to blind.
seel (v. i.)
To incline to one side; to lean; to roll, as a ship at sea.
seel (n.)
Alt. of Seeling
seel (n.)
Good fortune; favorable opportunity; prosperity. [Obs.] "So have I seel".
seel (n.)
Time; season; as, hay seel.

seel
sēl, v.t. to close the eyes of by sewing the eyelids together, as a hawk: to blind, hoodwink. [O. Fr. siller, ciller—cil—L. cilium, eyelash.]
seel
sēl, n. (prov.) good fortune, happiness: opportunity, season.—n. Seel′iness.—adj. Seel′y (Spens.), silly, innocent: fortunate, happy, good: simple: trifling.—n. good fortune: bliss: (Scot.) opportunity. [A.S. sǽl, time—sǽl, propitious.]
seel
sēl, v.i. to lean to one side, to pitch or roll.—n. a roll of a ship. [Prob. related to sail.]

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