FERRULE


Meaning of FERRULE in English

n. (also ferrel)

1. a ring or cap strengthening the end of a stick or tube.

2 a band strengthening or forming a joint.

Etymology: earlier verrel etc. f. OF virelle, virol(e), f. L viriola dimin. of viriae bracelet: assim. to L ferrum iron

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.