spikenail en · NOUN
Etymology
From spike + nail.
Meanings
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A large nail or spike.
After the mans wounds were dress'd I gave him a spike nail and a knife which to them was of great value […] .
1774, James Cook, The Journals, Second Voyage, 28 June
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spikenails | Number=Plur | lexicographic |