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

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At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noil was circa 1624

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“Noil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noil. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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