HEDDLE


Meaning of HEDDLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhe-d ə l ]

noun

Etymology: probably alteration of Middle English helde, from Old English hefeld; akin to Old Norse hafald heddle, Old English hebban to lift — more at heave

Date: 1513

: one of the sets of parallel cords or wires that with their mounting compose the harness used to guide warp threads in a loom

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