Um*brel" (?), n. An umbrella. [Obs. or Colloq.]

Each of them besides bore their umbrels.

Shelton.

Um*brel"la (?), n. [It. umbrella, fr. ombra a shade, L. umbra; cf. L.

umbella a sunshade, a parasol. Cf. Umbel, Umbrage.] 1. A shade, screen,

or guard, carried in the hand for sheltering the person from the rays

of the sun, or from rain or snow. It is formed of silk, cotton, or

other fabric, extended on strips of whalebone, steel, or other elastic

material, inserted, or fastened to, a rod or stick by means of pivots

or hinges, in such a way as to allow of being opened and closed with

ease. See Parasol.

Underneath the umbrella's oily shed.

Gay.

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