nostle

Old English

Alternative forms

• nosle

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *nustilǭ, *nustō (“knotting; band; clasp”), from Proto-Indo-European *ned- (“to twist; know; plait”). Cognate with Middle Low German nusche (“clasp; barrette”), Old High German nusta (“band; strap; sling”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnost.le/

Noun

nostle f

1. a narrow band or ribbon worn around the head, usually as an ornament; headband
2. any narrow strip, as of wood or metal
3. a strip of any material used for binding or securing

Declension

Declension of nostle (weak)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	nostle	nostlan
accusative	nostlan	nostlan
genitive	nostlan	nostlena
dative	nostlan	nostlum