Chiel

Pronunciation: /tʃiːl/

Definitions of chiel

noun a Scottish term for a fellow or lad

Example Sentences

A1 The chiel brought his lunch to school in a brown paper bag.

A2 The young chiel was excited to start his first day of kindergarten.

B1 The village chiel was known for his kindness and generosity towards others.

B2 The chiel's leadership skills were evident as he successfully led the team to victory.

C1 The chiel's eloquent speech captivated the audience and left a lasting impression.

C2 The chiel's diplomatic negotiations helped to resolve the conflict peacefully.

Examples of chiel in a Sentence

formal The chiel of the department was responsible for overseeing all the projects.

informal Hey chiel, can you pass me that pen over there?

slang That chiel knows how to throw a party!

figurative He was known as the chiel of the neighborhood, always looking out for everyone.

Grammatical Forms of chiel

• past tense: chieled
• plural: chiels
• comparative: more chiel
• superlative: most chiel
• present tense: chiel
• future tense: will chiel
• perfect tense: have chieled
• continuous tense: is chieling
• singular: chiel
• positive degree: chiel
• infinitive: to chiel
• gerund: chieling
• participle: chieling

Origin and Evolution of chiel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'chiel' originated from the Old English word 'cēol', which meant a ship or vessel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'chiel' shifted from referring to a ship to being used in Scottish dialects to mean a fellow or lad.