inkle

[ ing-kuh l ]

/ ˈɪŋ kəl /

noun

a linen tape used for trimmings.

the linen thread or yarn from which this tape is made.

Nearby words

Origin of inkle

First recorded in 1535–45; origin uncertain

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Examples from the Web for inkle

As soon as they arrive, Inkle goes and sells his benefactress in the slave market.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
John was going foremost when Richard, a good way behind, dropped 'a ball of inkle from his pocket.'
Historical Mysteries|Andrew Lang
And how came you, sir, to impose upon me, and assume the name of Inkle?
Inkle and Yarico|George Colman
"Tinkle, inkle," came the sound of old Daisy's bell from the pasture; and the sound started a new train of glad thoughts.
The Pansy Magazine, May 1886|Various

My business is to prevent young sobersides, young Inkle, from appearing, to interrupt the ceremony.
Inkle and Yarico|George Colman

British Dictionary definitions for inkle

inkle

/ (ˈɪŋkəl) /

noun

a kind of linen tape used for trimmings

the thread or yarn from which this tape is woven

Word Origin for inkle

C16: of unknown origin

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