nu:s n. & v. --n. 1 a
loop with a
running knot, tightening as
the rope or
wire is pulled,
esp. in a
snare,
lasso, or hangman's
halter. 2 a snare or
bond. 3 joc. the
marriage tie. --v.tr. 1
catch with or
enclose in a noose,
ensnare. 2 a
make a noose on (a cord). b (often foll. by round)
arrange (a cord) in a noose. øput one's
head in a noose
bring about one's
own downfall. [ME
nose, perh. f. OF no(u)s f. L
nodus knot]