nostle

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Old English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *nustilǭ, *nustō (knotting; band; clasp), from Proto-Indo-European *ned- (to twist; know; plait). Cognate with Middle Low German nusche (clasp; barrette), Old High German nusta (band; strap; sling).

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Noun[edit]

nostle f

  1. a narrow band or ribbon worn around the head, usually as an ornament; headband
  2. any narrow strip, as of wood or metal
  3. a strip of any material used for binding or securing

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