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Yale¹ Definition

Yale (yāl)

a key-operated, pin-tumbler cylinder lock

Etymology: after Linus Yale (1821-68), U.S. locksmith

Yale² Definition

Yale (yāl)

Yale, Elihu 1649-1721; Eng. merchant, born in America: prominent early benefactor of Yale College

Yale Synonyms

Yale

n.

Yale University, old Eli*, the Quad*, the Blue*, one of the Big Three*, Bulldogs*; see also university.

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