fly net

noun

: a net to exclude or keep off insects (as from a harness horse)

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly net was before the 12th century

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“Fly net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20net. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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