ginnel
/ˈɡɪn(ə)l
/noun Northern English
A narrow passage between buildings; an alley.Just after midnight the man was returning home via a ginnel running from Skipton Road to Main Street when it appears he was attacked....
- Access roads and ginnels have now been sealed off.
- You have to walk down a dark lane or a dark ginnel to access public transport.
Origin
Early 17th century: perhaps from French chenel 'channel'.
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