Fomelen
/ˈfɔː.mə.lən/noun
An obsolete Middle English verb meaning to fondle, caress, or handle gently.
Did you know?Fomelen is recorded in Middle English sources, but its deeper origin is uncertain, so claims linking it confidently to magic, demons, or a specific ancient root would be speculative.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
fomelen
“To fondle, caress, or handle gently.”
Middle English
English
fomelen
“An obsolete variant or related form associated with tactile handling; surviving evidence is limited.”
Early Modern English
English
fomel
“A rare or obsolete related form, no longer part of standard everyday vocabulary.”
Modern English
English
fomelen
“Obsolete and chiefly of historical or lexicographical interest.”