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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Noills, n. pl. [e.m.E. noiles (1623–4), of obscure origin.] The short pieces and knots of wool combed out of the long staple. —1687 New Mills Manuf. 156.
Haveing desired that he may have nyne stone of his noills scribled and spune
