snood

Definitions


[snuːd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ornamental hairnet or fabric bag worn over the hair at the back of a woman's head
(e.g: her blonde hair was held in place by a velvet-mesh snood)

- a wide ring of knitted material worn as a hood or scarf

- a short line attaching a hook to a main line in sea fishing
(e.g: a bit of silver paper wrapped on the snood often triggers a bite)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English snōd, of unknown origin




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