Nool

Central Franconian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɔːl/

Etymology 1

From Middle High German nālde, from Old High German nālda, by metathesis from nādala. Compare Luxembourgish Nol, Dutch naald. Also cognate with German Nadel, English needle.

Noun

Nool f (plural Noole)

1. (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)

1. (Moselle Franconian) nail

Alternative forms

• Nol, Nohl (alternative spellings)
• Nääl, Naal, Nagel (Ripuarian)

Derived terms

• Fengernool