gavelock

(ˈɡævələk)

1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a spear or javelin

2. (Tools) an iron crowbar

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In its entry for gavelock, OED comments that gafeluc has the regular form for a diminutive of Old English gafel |fork', but that evidence to confirm that the word meant a |forked' weapon is lacking.

Celtic etymologies for Old English cursung 'curse,' gafeluc 'javelin,' staer 'history,' syrce 'coat of mail,' and Middle English clog(ge) 'block, wooden shoe,' cokkunge 'striving,' tirven 'to flay,' warroke 'hunchback.'

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