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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