leister

Definitions


[ˈliːstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a pronged spear used for catching salmon


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Old Norse ljóstr, from ljósta ‘to strike’


[ˈliːstə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- spear (a fish) with a leister


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Old Norse ljóstr, from ljósta ‘to strike’




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