The etmology and sense of this word is unclear, and its definition is suggested by the context. The word appears to be used as a synonym for sauz waleis (‘Welsh jumps’?), which is equally obscure.
(
1150-70; MS: 1225-1300
)
Aprés manger deduire vunt E plusurs jus comencer funt D'eskermies e de palest[r]es [...] E puis firent uns sauz waleis E uns qu'apelent waveleis E puis si porterent cembeals E [si] lancerent od roseals, Od gavelos e od espiez. Sur tuz i fud Tristran preisez
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waveleis (1150-70)