pichfork

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From picchen (for which see pitch) + forke.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpitʃ(ə)̩ˌfɔrk(ə)/, /ˈpik(ə)̩ˌfɔrk(ə)/

Noun

pichfork (plural pikforkes)

  1. A pitchfork (implement used for lifting).
  2. (rare) A fire iron resembling a fork.

Descendants

  • English: pitchfork

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