Both Uses of
knell
in
Oliver Twist
- A knell from the church bell broke harshly on these youthful thoughts.
Chpt 33 *knell = solemn ringing
- It was another form of knell, with mockery added to the warning.
Chpt 52knell = grim signal
Definition:
a slow, solemn bell sound -- especially announcing death
or:
a sign that something is ending
or:
a sign that something is ending