Category:Noil

Noil, n. [prob. fr. Prov. E. oil, ile, ail, a beard of grain (oe. Eil, as. egl) combined with the indef. article, an oil becoming a Noil.]

Defn: a short or waste piece or knot of wool separated from the Longer staple by combing; also, a similar piece or shred of waste Silk.