PARRALS

Noun

parrals

plural of parral

Anagrams

• sarplar

Source: Wiktionary


PARRAL

Par"ral, Par"rel, n. Etym: [F. appareil. See Apparel, n.]

1. (Naut.)

Definition: The rope or collar by which a yard or spar is held to the mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered at pleasure. Totten.

2. A chimney-piece. Halliwell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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