gavelock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (rare) A spear or dart.
  • (UK) An iron crow or lever.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gavelock inherited from Old English gafeluc (spear, javelin) root from Proto-Indo-European *gʰeh₁bʰ- (take, grab, hold).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʰeh₁bʰ-

Gloss

take, grab, hold

Concept
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