halsh

transitive verb

ˈ(h)alsh
-ed/-ing/-es
dialectal, England
: knot

Word History

Etymology

Middle English halchen to embrace, tie, knot, probably alteration of halsen

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“Halsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halsh. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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