Middle English Dictionary Entry

wā̆tel n.
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1.
(a) Rods, branches, sticks, and twigs collected for the purpose of constructing walls, wattle;—often pl.; also, secured and interwoven branches and twigs considered as a construction material or structural element; a wall or other structure made of such material; (b) ?a basket made of wattle; ?error for walet n.; (c) ~ silver, a customary rent; (d) in surname.