neal
/niːl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: neals · nealing · nealed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To temper by heat.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be tempered by heat.
Verb
Examples
We laid this Glass[…]warily upon a few Quick-coals, and having suffered it to neal awhile
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “neal” mean?
To temper by heat.
Is “neal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.