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noil

noun
\ˈnȯi(-ə)l \

Definition of noil 

: short fiber removed during the combing of a textile fiber and often separately spun into yarn

First Known Use of noil

circa 1624, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for noil

origin unknown

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