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French
Etymology
From Middle French boulet, corresponding to boule + -et.
Pronunciation
Noun
boulet m (plural boulets)
- cannonball
- ball and chain
- (anatomy) fetlock
- (slang) goof, goofball
Derived terms
Further reading
Middle French
Etymology
boule (“ball”) + -et (diminutive suffix).
Noun
boulet m (plural boulets or bouletz)
- A spherical metal projectile used in artillery. Similar to a modern bullet.
Descendants
Norman
Etymology
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Noun
boulet m (plural boulets)
- (Jersey) bullet point
- (Jersey, anatomy) fetlock joint
Derived terms