כלל (assumed as √ of foll., but dubious; cf. NH כַּלָּה; Aram. כַּלְּתָא; Ar. Arabic; As. kallâtu, expl. by Dl Prol. 130f. (cf. Id 11 WB 330) as prop, closed bridal chamber (ideogr. = closed chamber), fr. √ כלא or כלה, thence bride (cf. harem); acc. to RS K 136f. 292 כַּלָּה = one closed in, or reserved (sc. for her husband); Ges al. one crowned (cf. Aram. etc. כלילא crown), but form much against this; Nö ZMG 1886, 737 'ventures no explanation').
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