ETYM Prob. from Old Fren. nous, nom. sing. or acc. pl. of nou knot, French noeud, Latin nodus. Related to Node.
A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled; SYN. running noose, slip noose.

1. To make a noose in or of.
2. To secure with a noose.