What is 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 called?
noil — 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. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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