The difference between Fardel and Nook
When used as nouns, fardel means a fourth part: a quarter of anything, whereas nook means a small corner formed by two walls.
Fardel is also verb with the meaning: to make up in fardels.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fardel and Nook
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Fardel as a noun:
A fourth part: a quarter of anything.
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Fardel as a noun (historical):
An English unit of land area variously understood as the fourth part of an oxgang or of a yardland.
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Fardel as a noun (obsolete):
a bundle or burden
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Fardel as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To make up in fardels.
Examples:
"rfquotek Fuller"
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Nook as a noun:
A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
Examples:
"There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."
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Nook as a noun:
A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.
Examples:
"The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy."
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Nook as a noun:
A recess, cove or hollow.
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Nook as a noun (historical):
An English unit of land area, originally ¼ of a yardland but later 12½ or 20 acres.