Central Franconian

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Etymology 1

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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.

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Nool f (plural Noole)

  1. (most dialects) needle
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  • Nol (alternative spelling)
  • Noold (scattered Ripuarian variant)
  • Nodel (some Moselle Franconian dialects, influenced by standard German)
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Etymology 2

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From Middle High German nagel, from Old High German nagal. Cognate with Luxembourgish Nol, German Nagel, Dutch nagel, English nail.

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Nool m (plural Nääl)

  1. (Moselle Franconian) nail
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