Obs. rare. [f. CELL sb.1] a. trans. To shut up in a cell. b. intr. To dwell in a cell.

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1592.  Wyrley, Armorie, 96. An Abbey strong … Wherein there celd a Monke of enuious moode.

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1601.  Warner, Alb. Eng., VII. xxxvii. 180 (R.). My selfe a Recluse from the world, and, celled vnder ground.

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