pointel en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From Old French [Term?], from Latin punctillum (“a little point”). Cognate with Spanish puntilla (“tiptoe; small dagger used in bullfighting”). Doublet of pontil.
Meanings
- A sharp instrument; any sharp-pointed thing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pointels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |