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

  1. Fardel as a noun:

    A fourth part: a quarter of anything.

  2. Fardel as a noun (historical):

    An English unit of land area variously understood as the fourth part of an oxgang or of a yardland.

  1. Fardel as a noun (obsolete):

    a bundle or burden

  1. Fardel as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To make up in fardels.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Fuller"

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. Nook as a noun:

    A recess, cove or hollow.

  4. Nook as a noun (historical):

    An English unit of land area, originally ¼ of a yardland but later 12½ or 20 acres.

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