'Herl' definitions:
Definition of 'herl'
From: GCIDE
- Harl \Harl\ (h[aum]rl), 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]