streal

English

noun
Definitions
  • An arrow.
  • (UK) The pupil of the eye.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English strele inherited from Old English strǣl (arrow, missile, shaft, dart) inherited from Proto-Germanic *strēlaz derived from Proto-Indo-European *strēl-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*strēl-

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