harl

 : 
Noun

CIDE DICTIONARY

harln. [Cf. OHG. harluf noose, rope; E. hards refuse of flax.].
  •  A filamentous substance; especially, the filaments of flax or hemp.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A barb, or barbs, of a fine large feather, as of a peacock or ostrich, -- used in dressing artificial flies.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

harl, n. (also harle, herl) fibre of flax or hemp.

Etymology
MLG herle, harle fibre of flax or hemp

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