pawl
The origin and history of pawl.
Etymology
First recorded in the 17th century, perhaps from Low German or Dutch pal, meaning "catch (mechanism)", or from either French pal, meaning "stake", or épaule, meaning "shoulder".
The origin and history of pawl.
First recorded in the 17th century, perhaps from Low German or Dutch pal, meaning "catch (mechanism)", or from either French pal, meaning "stake", or épaule, meaning "shoulder".
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