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gavelock
CIDE DICTIONARY
gavelock, n. [OE. gaveloc a dart, AS. gafeluc; cf. Icel. gaflok, MHG. gabilt, OF. gavelot, glavelot, F. javelot, Ir. gabhla spear, W. gaflach fork, dart, E. glave, gaff].
- A spear or dart. [1913 Webster]
- An iron crow or lever. [1913 Webster]
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gavelock
Instrument
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