harpoen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ɦɑrˈpun/

noun
Definitions
  • A harpoon, short spearlike weapon with tenderhooks thrown at the target, of various sizes and types, e.g. used for whaling
  • Some similar weapons
  • (heraldry) A figure representing a harpoon

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch arpoen derived from Middle French harpon (hold-on, hook).

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Middle French

harpon

Gloss

hold-on, hook

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