I. ˈhelv, ˈheu̇v noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hielfe; akin to Old High German halb handle, Old English healf half — more at half
1. : a handle of a tool or weapon (as an ax) : haft
2. : a lever in a helve hammer that has the hammerhead at its end
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English helven, from helve, n.
: to furnish or fit with a helve