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Webster 1913 Edition


Carvel

Car′vel

,
Noun.
[Contr. fr.
caravel
.]
1.
Same as
Caravel
.
2.
A species of jellyfish; sea blubber.
Sir T. Herbert.

Webster 1828 Edition


Carvel

CARVEL

,
Noun.
1.
A small vessel on the coast of France, used in the herring fishery. These vessels are usually from 25 to 30 tons burden.
2.
A light, round, old-fashioned ship.