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n.

[W. arwyl funeral; ar over + wylo to weep, or cf. arföl; Icel. arfr inheritance + Sw. öl ale. Cf. Bridal.]
A funeral feast. [North of Eng.] Grose.


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Acca Larentia (in Roman mythology)
Arval Brothers (ancient religion, ancient Rome)
2003 NC Folk Heritage Award (2003 Album by The Briarhoppers)