fuste

Meaning

1. (masculine) wood, timber
2. (masculine) wooden shaft
3. (masculine) shaft
4. (masculine) cask; large container for liquids
5. (masculine) large vat for transporting grapes
6. (in-plural, masculine) wooden pincers used for manipulating chestnuts

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfuste̝/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: fūstis

In summary

First attested in the 13th century. From Latin fūstis (“staff, club”).