javelin meaning
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WJavelin
- A javelin is a light spear designed primarily to be thrown, historically as a ranged weapon, but today predominantly for sport.
- The word javeline comes from Middle English and it derives from Old French javelin, a diminutive of javelot, which meant spear. The word javelot probably originated from one of the Celtic languages.


- NounPLjavelinsSUF-lin
- VerbSGjavelinsPRjaveliningPT, PPjavelined
- VT To pierce with a javelin.
- VT To pierce with a javelin.
Definition of javelin in English Dictionary
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- en javelina
- en javelins
- en javelinas
- en javelined
- en javelinier
Source: Wiktionary