gavelock Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gav"e*lock noun

Etymology

OE. gaveloc a dart, AS. gafeluc; cf. Icel. gaflok, MHG. gabilt, OF. gavelot, glavelot, F. javelot, Ir. gabhla spear, W. gaflach fork, dart, E. glave, gaff

Definitions

1. A spear or dart. R. & Obs.
2. An iron crow or lever. Scot. & North of Eng.