Perhaps an alteration of Middle Cornish felen (under influence from Middle English fell), itself a mutation of Middle Cornish melen / milen, which being equivalent to the modern word milus (“brutal”).
Understanding the correct past tense forms of irregular verbs like “fall” is crucial for clear and accurate communication in English. The verb “fall” may seem simple, but its past tense and past participle forms – “fell” and “fallen” – often cause confusion.
Definition of fell verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
"Fell" is the past tense of "fall," indicating an action that has already happened, such as moving downward without control. "Fall" is the present tense, describing the action as it occurs.
He fell down in the mud. He fell over backwards and lay completely still. You can also say that a tall object falls down or falls over. The pile of books fell down and scattered all over the floor. A tree fell over in the storm.
Perhaps an alteration of Middle Cornish felen (under influence from Middle English fell), itself a mutation of Middle Cornish melen / milen, which being equivalent to the modern word milus (“brutal”).