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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thorell, Throuel, Throwel, n. [19th c. thorl(e ‘a small fly-wheel on the spindle of a spinning-wheel to maintain or regulate the speed’ (SND, s.v. Thorl n.] Var. of Quhorle n. — 1683 New Mills Manuf. 46.
In respect there is neare ¼ yard of cloth lost by the middle throwel ordered that in tyme comeing the second throuel shall not be above ¼ inch broad and not above ½ inch betwixt the two thorells