spikenail

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

spike +‎ nail

Noun[edit]

spikenail (plural spikenails)

  1. A large nail or spike.
    • 1774, James Cook, The Journals, Second Voyage, 28 June:
      After the mans wounds were dress'd I gave him a spike nail and a knife which to them was of great value […] .
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