Old English · suffix
-ol
- Part of speech
- suffix
- IPA
- /ol/
- Syllables
- ol (1 syllable)
Meaning
Used to form adjectives (usually from verbs) denoting inclination or tendency toward (compare English -ative)
sprecol
talkative
apt to, able to
meagol
mighty, impressive; earnest; capable, possible
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *-ul, *-il, from Proto-Germanic *-ulaz, *-ilaz.
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