Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nevil

Noun

/ˈnɛvɪl/

Definition

A historical term that refers to a member of the Neville family, a prominent noble family in England during the Middle Ages.

Examples

The nevil lineage played a significant role in the conflict between the Lancasters and the Yorks.
Many castles in England were owned by those of the nevil family.

Meaning

The term ‘nevil’ is often associated with issues of nobility, land disputes, and power struggles in English history, especially during the Wars of the Roses.