† lavelln.
Obsolete.
The epiglottis.
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ringbonec1400
ring?a1425
lavell1530
epiglot1547
flap?1550
weezle1594
cricoid1615
epiglottis1615
over-tongue1615
ring-gristle1615
shield-gristle1615
throat stopper1661
guggle1680
throat flap1683
ring cartilage1690
fillet1693
thyroid cartilage1726
thyroid1840
arytenoid1849
shield-cartilage1881
triticeous cartilage or nodule1891
1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 237/2 Lavell that standeth in the myddes of the throte, alovette.
1847 J. O. Halliwell Dict. Archaic & Provinc. Words I Lavell, the flap that covers the top of the windpipe. Still used in Devon.
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