noil

[ noil ]

noun

1. a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.

noil

/ nɔɪl /

noun

1. textiles the short or knotted fibres that are separated from the long fibres, or staple, by combing

Other Words From

• noily adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noil¹

First recorded in 1615–25; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of noil¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The short fiber obtained in combing long staple wool is called "noil."

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An increased yield and better quality of top, owing to the absence of broken fiber, and consequent diminution of noil and waste.

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There was a good deal of waste in this combing, that is, large clumps of tangled wool called noil were combed out.

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Some of the noil collected by the combing process is composed of a large percentage of short mohair.

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The lower grade noil is sold to carpet manufacturers and various users of low grade stuff.

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