Pronunciation : Nur
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Knur.]
Definition : Defn: A hard knot in wood; also, a hard knob of wood used by boys in playing hockey. I think I'm as hard as a nur, and as tough as whitleather. W. Howitt.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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