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Where does “spel-” come from?

spel- (Proto-Indo-European): to break; to break off, split; to cleave, break

Definitions

to break; to break off, split; to cleave, break

Words derived from “spel-”

gospel
spell
spelling
spill
spilling
spelt
spilt
spool
spillover
spellbound
spillway
misspelling
spellbinding
speller
misspell
overspill
misspelt
spooler
fingerspelling
fjeld
hornfels
spellbook
spellcaster
spiller

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