"tofall" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

Forms: tofalles [plural]
Etymology: From to- + fall. Etymology templates: {{affix|enm|to-|fall}} to- + fall Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} tofall, {{enm-noun|tofalles}} tofall (plural tofalles)
  1. (architecture) A small structure, e.g. a shed, that is annexed to the wall of a larger one, having its roof formed in a single slope with the top resting against the wall. Categories (topical): Architecture
    Sense id: en-tofall-enm-noun-PVw9AHzu Categories (other): Middle English terms prefixed with to- Disambiguation of Middle English terms prefixed with to-: 24 26 23 27 Topics: architecture
  2. (metaphorical) An insignificant or unessential trait.
    Sense id: en-tofall-enm-noun-1uFpZ5sS Categories (other): Middle English terms prefixed with to- Disambiguation of Middle English terms prefixed with to-: 24 26 23 27
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: tofalle, tofal, tufall, tufalle, tufal, tawfall, tawfalle, tawfal

Alternative forms

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