See Also: ferrule(medicine)
ferrule(dictionary)
ferrule(dictionary)
Ferrule - Golf(gambling)
Bushing Ferrule - Golf(gambling)
Shanked Ferrule - Golf(gambling)
Ferrule Turning Belt - Golf(gambling)
Ferrule Depth Setting Tool - Golf(gambling)

ferrule (iou)



ferrule noun & verb. (verb infl. -ll-). E17.
[Alt. (prob. by assim. to Latin ferrum iron, and -ULE) of earlier VERREL. Cf. VIRL.]
A. noun. A (usu.) metal ring or cap for strengthening, esp. one for preventing the end of a stick, tube, etc., from splitting or wearing. E17.
H. Allen The ferrule of a cane was heard clicking on the mosaics in the vestibule.
b. verb trans. Provide or fit with a ferrule. L17.
ferruled adjective provided with a ferrule M19.