(ˌ)e|spanyə|let, ə̇|s- noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Provençal espagnouleto, diminutive of Old Provençal espanhol Spanish, Spaniard, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin Hispaniolus, from Latin Hispania Spain + -olus -ole
1. : a fastening for a French door or casement window consisting of a long rod with hooks at the top and bottom of the sash both of which are turned by a single handle to hook around fixed pins in the window frame
2. : a small metal dome with a nipple used as an ornament (as on the top of a cabinet post) in French 18th century furniture making