Etymology

woold

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Today it means: To wind a chain or rope around in order to strengthen (especially a mast or yard). Full definition →

Dutch woelde
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  1. Dutch · borrowed fromwoelde
  2. English todaywoold

From Dutch woelde, past participle of woelen.

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