virelle
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ferrule — metal cap on a rod, 1610s, ferule, earlier verrel (early 15c.), from O.Fr. virelle, from L. viriola bracelet, dim. of viriae bracelets, from a Gaulish word (Cf. O.Ir. fiar bent, crooked ); spelling influenced by L. ferrum iron … Etymology dictionary
ferrule — [ fɛru:l, fɛr(ə)l] (also ferrel) noun a ring or cap which strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube. ↘a metal band strengthening or forming a joint. Origin C17: alt. (prob. by assoc. with L. ferrum iron ) of obs. verrel, from OFr. virelle,… … English new terms dictionary
ferrule — /ˈfɛrul / (say feroohl), / rəl/ (say ruhl) noun 1. a metal ring or cap put round the end of a post, stick, handle, etc., for strength or protection. 2. (in steam boilers) a bush for expanding the end of a flue. –verb (i) (ferruled, ferruling) 3.… …
ferrule — ► NOUN 1) a ring or cap which strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube. 2) a metal band strengthening or forming a joint. ORIGIN Old French virelle, from Latin viriae bracelets … English terms dictionary
ferrule — 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 … Useful english dictionary
fer|rule — «FEHR uhl, ool», noun, verb, ruled, rul|ing. –n. 1. a metal ring or cap put around the end of a cane, wooden handle, umbrella, or the like, for strength and protection. The metal band holding the eraser in a pencil is a ferrule. 2. a ring shaped… … Useful english dictionary
