Nool
Central Franconian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /nɔːl/
Etymology 1
From Middle High German nālde, from Old High German nālda, by metathesis from nādala, from Proto-Germanic *nēþlō. Compare Luxembourgish Nol, Dutch naald. Also cognate with German Nadel, English needle.
Noun
Nool f (plural Noole)
- (most dialects) needle
Alternative forms
- Nol (alternative spelling)
- Noold (scattered Ripuarian variant)
- Nodel (some Moselle Franconian dialects, influenced by standard German)
Derived terms
- Niehnool
Etymology 2
From Middle High German nagel, from Old High German nagal. Cognate with Luxembourgish Nol, German Nagel, Dutch nagel, English nail.
Noun
Nool m (plural Nääl)
- (Moselle Franconian) nail
Alternative forms
- Nol, Nohl (alternative spellings)
- Nääl, Naal, Nagel (Ripuarian)
Derived terms
- Fengernool