parrel

noun

par·​rel ˈper-əl 

ˈpa-rəl

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