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norsel

noun
nor·​sel | \ ˈnȯrsəl\
plural -s

Definition of norsel

: a short line for fastening fishnets or fishhooks

History and Etymology for norsel

alteration of Middle English nostul, nostylle, from Old English nostle fillet, band; akin to Old High German nestila, nestilo bow, band, shoelace

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