pointel

Meaning

A sharp instrument; any sharp-pointed thing.

Synonyms

graving tool

diamond pavement

paving in lozenge form

poyntel

Translations

Etymology

In summary

From Old French [Term?], from Latin punctillum (“a little point”). Cognate with Spanish puntilla (“tiptoe; small dagger used in bullfighting”). Doublet of pontil.

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