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Etymology
Inherited from Vulgar Latin *pestellus, diminutive of Late Latin pestulus, alteration of Latin pessulus. Cognate with Spanish pestillo.
Pronunciation
Noun
pestell m (plural pestells)
- bolt, latch (of a lock)
- Synonym: llisquet
- thumbpiece (of a gun)
Further reading
Middle English
Noun
pestell
- Alternative form of pestel