norsel

noun

nor·​sel
ˈnȯrsəl
plural -s
: a short line for fastening fishnets or fishhooks

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English nostul, nostylle, from Old English nostle fillet, band; akin to Old High German nestila, nestilo bow, band, shoelace

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“Norsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/norsel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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