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harl
CIDE DICTIONARY
harl, n. [Cf. OHG. harluf noose, rope; E. hards refuse of flax.].
- A filamentous substance; especially, the filaments of flax or hemp. [1913 Webster]
- A barb, or barbs, of a fine large feather, as of a peacock or ostrich, -- used in dressing artificial flies. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
harl, n. (also harle, herl) fibre of flax or hemp.
Etymology
MLG herle, harle fibre of flax or hemp
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