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awl

Source: Kroonen 2013:117

Attested in Exeter Book Riddle 5 ("eal")

originates from: PGmc *ēlō- "awl" (ēlō- > ālō > ālū > ālu > ǣlu > ālu > āl) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:117)
Variations
eal "all"