Hile

name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of hilum alt-of, alternative, archaic
  2. 2
    A bundle of sheaves of wheat (or similar crop) stacked vertically to dry; a stook. West-Country, obsolete
Verb
  1. 1
    To form sheaves into a hile. West-Country, obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

Probably a collateral form of ail (“awn of barley”).

Etymology 2

Probably a collateral form of ail (“awn of barley”).

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