Where does “yawl” come from?

yawl (Manx) comes from English yawl, from Middle Low German jolle — dinghy.

yawl (Manx): yawl

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	yawl	A small ship's boat, usually rowed by four or six...
2	Middle Low German	jolle	dinghy

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