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/nɔɪl/ · noun
A short fibre left over from combing wool or spinning silk during the preparation of textile yarns..
The silk noil was slightly nubby with random flecks in an off-white colour.
Fcy. goods, cassimeres, cloakings, piece dyes, noils, mohair, and raw stock wool and cotton.
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Noil means A short fibre left over from combing wool or spinning silk during the preparation of textile yarns..
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The silk noil was slightly nubby with random flecks in an off-white colour.
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