noil

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Definitions of noil word

noun noil a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing. 1
noun noil Short strands and knots combed out of wool fiber before spinning. 1
noun noil the short or knotted fibres that are separated from the long fibres, or staple, by combing 0
noun noil short or knotted textile fibers combed from the long staple or, sometimes, spun in with longer staple to make yarn 0

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

First recorded in 1615-25; origin uncertain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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