English Dictionary: herl | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for herl | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Harl \Harl\, n. [Cf. OHG. harluf noose, rope; E. hards refuse of flax.] 1. A filamentous substance; especially, the filaments of flax or hemp. 2. A barb, or barbs, of a fine large feather, as of a peacock or ostrich, -- used in dressing artificial flies. [Written also {herl}.] | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Herl \Herl\, n. (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Harl}, 2. |