What is the meaning of Caul?

A style of close-fitting circular cap worn by women in the sixteenth century and later, often made of linen.

An entry to a mill lead taken from a burn or stream (a mill lead (or mill waterway) is generally smaller than a canal but moves a large volume of water).

A membrane.

The thin membrane which covers the lower intestines; the omentum.

The amnion which encloses the foetus before birth, especially that part of it which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth (traditionally considered to be good luck).

The surface of a press that makes contact with panel product, especially a removable plate or sheet.

A strip or block of wood used to distribute or direct clamping force.

Caul fat.

cabbage

Alternative form of cawel

Alternative form of caule

curd, rennet, chyle

maw, paunch

cheese-rennet, lady's bedstraw (Galium verum)

wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)

Source: wiktionary.org