Northern English term for narrow passageway.
Ginnel
Example Sentences
"That's very Ginnel!"
Etymology & History
Northern English term for narrow passageway. Lancashire/Yorkshire particularly. Regional variations include entry, snicket, tenfoot. Shows British alleyway vocabulary diversity.
Word Details
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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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