Nollt

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Limburgish

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Etymology

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From Middle Limburgish nālde, from Old Limburgish nālda, by metathesis from Proto-West Germanic *nāþlu (compare Luxembourgish Nol, Dutch naald, and Central Franconian Nool), from Proto-Germanic *nēþlō. Also cognate with German Nadel, and English needle.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Nollt f (plural Nollde) (Eupen)

  1. needle; hook (implement for sewing, knitting, or crocheting)
  2. pin (implement for fixing something)
  3. needle (indicating device)
  4. needle (sensor for phonograph stylus)
  5. needle (leaf of conifer)