shaft
The origin and history of shaft.
Etymology
From Old English sceaft, going back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning a pole or spear-shaft.
The origin and history of shaft.
From Old English sceaft, going back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning a pole or spear-shaft.
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