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noil

American  
[noil] / nɔɪl /

noun

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


noil British  
/ nɔɪl /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of noil

First recorded in 1615–25; origin uncertain

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According to court documents, Kingston began his scheme in 2010 and met Dermen, who controlled several fuel companies, including Noil Energy Group, the following year.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2019

Noil, a prep phenom out of New Orleans who had an up-and-down college career at Texas A&M, was signed by the Seahawks after taking part in the rookie mini-camp as a tryout player.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2017

Receivers Rickey Seals-Jones and Speedy Noil were regarded as recruiting triumphs for Texas A&M when they joined the Aggies.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2017

The other Aggies to miss the game were offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and receivers Speedy Noil and Ricky Seals-Jones.

From Washington Times • Oct. 3, 2016

Noil usually brings from twelve to twenty cents a pound.

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