inkle

[ ing-kuhl ]

noun

1. a linen tape used for trimmings.
2. the linen thread or yarn from which this tape is made.

inkle

/ ˈɪŋkəl /

noun

1. a kind of linen tape used for trimmings
2. the thread or yarn from which this tape is woven

Word History and Origins

Origin of inkle¹

First recorded in 1535–45; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of inkle¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

SAT See how the Vikings lived, Viking Village and demonstrations including card and inkle weaving, shoe making, bead making, cooking, combat demonstration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

From Seattle Times

The fourth entry in word-wizarding studio inkle’s magnificent fantasy is also its last, though you needn’t have played the prior three to ease in comfortably here.

From Time

In mechanical terms, 80 Days is a diverting exploration of the emerging rule set of inkle’s map and its various connections, as players look for routes that return to the Reform Club in London without.

From Forbes

The inkle was a favourite pedlar-sold tape of the day, probably more at hand and more to the purpose than packthread.—W.

From Project Gutenberg

She with her neeld composes Nature's own shape of bud, bird, branch, or berry; That even her art sisters the natural Roses, Her inkle, silk, twin with the rubied Cherry.

From Project Gutenberg