Harl (?), n. [Cf. OHG. harluf noose, rope; E. hards refuse of flax.]
1.
A filamentous substance; especially, the filaments of flax or hemp.
2.
A barb, or barbs, of a fine large feather, as of a peacock or ostrich, -- used in dressing artificial flies.
[Written also
herl.]
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