n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English beil, baile, probably from Old English *begel, *bygel ; akin to Middle Dutch beughel iron ring, hilt guard; akin to Old English b ū gan to bend ― more at BOW
Date: 15th century
1 a : a supporting half hoop b : a hinged bar for holding paper against the platen of a typewriter
2 : a usually arched handle (as of a kettle or pail)