Definition of "lingel" [lin•gel]

• A shoemaker's thread. (noun)
• A little tongue or thong of leather; a lacing for belts. (noun)

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• "Gin he had hauden till 's fiddle, he wad hae been playin 'her the nicht, in place o' 's airm lyin 'at 's side like a lang lingel (ligneul -- shoemaker's thread).'"
• "-- But here's the King o 'Bashan comin' efter his butes, an 'them no half dune yet!' exclaimed Dooble Sanny, settling in haste to his awl and his lingel (Fr. ligneul)."