n. [ F. noyau, prop., a kernel. See Noyau, Newel a post. ] (Founding) (a) The core, or the inner part, of a mold for casting a large hollow object. (b) The bottom part of a mold or of a flask, in distinction from the cope; the drag. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Noel. ] [ Written also noel. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Christmas; also, a shout of joy at Christmas for the birth of the Savior. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Mus.) A kind of hymn, or canticle, of mediaeval origin, sung in honor of the Nativity of our Lord; a Christmas carol. Grove. [ 1913 Webster ]