What does fasel mean?
Fasel means (obsolete, dialectal) To unravel or become frayed..
Fasel
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(obsolete, dialectal) To unravel or become frayed..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete, dialectal) To unravel or become frayed.
- (obsolete, figuratively) To become confused or ravelled.
- Obsolete form of phasel.
Example Sentences
My sleve is fasylled: ma manche est rauelée.
The edges of those pieces which seem inclined to fazzle out must be turned in, and tacked also to the sheeting.
[…] which hath fazled and entangled this Controverſie.
Tares and fasels, having been previously macerated in water so as to shoot out roots, are laxative of the bowels when taken before a meal with sauce; and are more nutritious than the fenugreek.
Synonyms for fasel
Antonyms for fasel
Related Words
Word Forms
- fasels
- faselling
- faselled
- fasyll
- fazle
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fasel?
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What is the opposite of fasel?
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How do you use fasel in a sentence?
My sleve is fasylled: ma manche est rauelée.
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