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noil

 (noil)
n.
A short fiber combed from long fibers during the preparation of textile yarns.
[Perhaps from Middle English *noil, from Old French noel, from Medieval Latin nōdellus, from Latin, diminutive of nōdus, knot; see node.]
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noil

(nɔɪl)
n
(Textiles) textiles the short or knotted fibres that are separated from the long fibres, or staple, by combing
[C17: of unknown origin]
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noil

(nɔɪl)

n.
the short fibers of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
[1615–25]
noil′y, adj.
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