The difference between Dale and Dell

When used as nouns, dale means a valley, many times in an otherwise hilly area, whereas dell means a valley, especially in the form of a natural hollow, small and deep.


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  1. Dale as a noun (mainly, UK):

    A valley, many times in an otherwise hilly area.

  1. Dale as a noun (archaic):

    A trough or spout to carry off water, as from a pump.

  1. Dell as a noun:

    A valley, especially in the form of a natural hollow, small and deep.

  1. Dell as a noun (obsolete):

    A young woman; a wench.

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