[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

harl \harl\ haumrl, n. cf. ohg. harluf noose, rope; e.
   hards refuse of flax.
   1. a filamentous substance; especially, the filaments of flax
      or hemp.
      1913 webster

   2. a barb, or barbs, of a fine large feather, as of a peacock
      or ostrich, -- used in dressing artificial flies. written
      also herl.
      1913 webster
see also:
herl 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

herl \herl\, n. zool.
   same as harl, 2. herling
see also:
harl 

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