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prettygoodwordparrel (PAR-uhl) - (naut.) n., a loop or circle of rope or metal by which a yard or spar is held to a mast in a way that it may be hoisted or lowered.
This dates to the 15th century in Middle English forms perel/parelle, shortened form of apparail, modern spelling apparel, in its specialized sense of the furniture (including rigging) of a ship -- and that small glimpse of past senses is fascinating.
---L.
This dates to the 15th century in Middle English forms perel/parelle, shortened form of apparail, modern spelling apparel, in its specialized sense of the furniture (including rigging) of a ship -- and that small glimpse of past senses is fascinating.
---L.
