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noil
[ noil ]
/ nɔɪl /
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Definition of noil
noun
a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
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Origin of noil
First recorded in 1615–25; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM noil
noily, adjectiveWords nearby noil
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British Dictionary definitions for noil
noil
/ (nɔɪl) /
noun
textiles the short or knotted fibres that are separated from the long fibres, or staple, by combing
Word Origin for noil
C17: of unknown origin
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