English Explanatory Dictionary

Bohemian earspoon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polearm with a long, broad, socketed spearhead, with a guard of two outward-protruding "ears" at the base of the head, used for hunting and in combat.

Word forms

Bohemian earspoon Bohemian earspoons Bohemian ear-spoon Bohemian ear spoon

Etymology

The weapon originated in Bohemia, the two protruding stops or lugs at the base of the weapon's head were likened to ears, and the entire spearhead with ears was fancifully likened to an earspoon (“ear pick”).

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