STILETTO


Meaning of STILETTO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ stə-ˈle-(ˌ)tō ]

noun

( plural -tos or -toes )

Etymology: Italian, diminutive of stilo stylus, dagger, from Latin stilus stylus — more at style

Date: circa 1611

1. : a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth

2. : a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery

3. : stiletto heel ; also : a shoe with a stiletto heel

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