See also: noose

Saterland Frisian

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Etymology 1

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From Old Frisian nose, nosi, from Proto-West Germanic *nosu.

Noun

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Noose f

  1. (anatomy) nose

Etymology 2

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Uncertain. Perhaps from an incorrect division of n Oose (literally a loop) (see Oose); or perhaps borrowed from Middle Low German nȫse (loop, snare, noose, sling), likely of similar formation. If so, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *ansiju (eyelet, loop). Compare also Middle English nose (loop, noose), whence English noose.

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Noun

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Noose f

  1. (of a needle) eye; eyelet
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