smellen

Middle English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To sense a smell or smells.
  • (intransitive) To give off an odor.
  • (intransitive) To smell bad; to stink.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English *smellan.

Origin

Old English

*smellan

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