Obs. rare–1. [ad. It. lavello ‘a lauer in a Barbers shops’ (Florio), ad. L. labellum bowl, bathing-tub.] A wide shallow pan or bowl.
1658. trans. Porta’s Nat. Magic, VI. ii. 179. Let water be often poured into the lavel [L. in labellum], and stirred about. Ibid. Skim the lavel [L. conca decapuletur].
