Herl

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Harl \Harl\ (h[aum]rl), n. [Cf. OHG. harluf noose, rope; E.
     hards refuse of flax.]
     1. A filamentous substance; especially, the filaments of flax
        or hemp.
        [1913 Webster]
  


     2. A barb, or barbs, of a fine large feather, as of a peacock
        or ostrich, -- used in dressing artificial flies. [Written
        also {herl}.]
        [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Herl \Herl\, n. (Zool.)
     Same as {Harl}, 2. Herling