gaffel

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣɑ.fəl/

noun
Definitions
  • A two-pronged pitchfork or bident.
  • Any two-pronged fork, such as a carving fork.
  • A two-pronged antler of a two-years old stag.
  • (nautical) A gaff.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch gaffele.

Origin

Middle Dutch

gaffele

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