As nouns the difference between ettling and nettling
is that ettling is the act or process of intending; intention; purpose; endeavour or ettling can be earnings; wages while nettling is (ropemaking) a process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
As verbs the difference between ettling and nettling
is that ettling is while nettling is .
ettling
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) etlyng, atlyng, equivalent to .
Noun
(
en noun)
The act or process of intending; intention; purpose; endeavour.
Verb
(head)
Etymology 2
Equivalent to .
nettling
English
Verb
(head)
Noun
(-)
(ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.