Where does ael come from?

It is traced to Middle English.

ael

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.95 in modern English

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"Richard de C. brought a writ of Ael against the Prior of Plumtone, and demanded so much &c. ; and counted that William his grandfather was seised &c. ; that from William it descended to William ; and from William to Richard the present demandant."

From Middle English aiel.

aels (plural) ayle (alternative) æl (alternative) aieul (alternative) ail (alternative)

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