ROWEL


Meaning of ROWEL in English

[ 'raʊ(ə)l ]

■ noun a spiked revolving disc at the end of a spur.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led ; US ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) use a ~ to urge on (a horse).

Origin

ME: from OFr. roel(e) , from late L. rotella , dimin. of L. rota 'wheel'.

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