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Darl vs Marl - What's the difference?

darl | marl |

As nouns the difference between darl and marl

is that darl is (informal) darling while marl is a mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.

As a verb marl is

to cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.

darl

English

Noun

  • (informal) darling
  • * 2004 , Marie Seltenrych, Five Golden Rings and a Diamond (page 306)
    • 'Well if you're sure. I was going to make myself a cup of tea before it gets too hot. Do you want one?' 'No. I'll be right. Listen darl , I brought you back something, and the kids,' he says, opening his backpack
  • * 2010 , Joanna Neil, ?Lucy Clark, Posh Doc, Society Wedding / New Boss, New-Year Bride
    • 'Hello, darl . This must be the newest addition to our family.' Melissa's attention was wrenched away from her confusing thoughts about Joss as she was enveloped in a warm hug from a woman just a little shorter than her.

    marl

    English

    (wikipedia marl)

    Alternative forms

    * marle

    Noun

  • A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.
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    • Derived terms

    * marlaceous * marler * marlite * marlpit * marlstone * marly

    See also

    * greensand

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.

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