variants
or parral
: a rope loop or sliding collar by which a yard or spar is held to a mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered
Word History
Etymology
Middle English perel, parelle, short for apparail apparel (rigging)
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of parrel was
in the 15th century
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“Parrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parrel. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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