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词汇 palstave
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Definition of palstave in English:

palstave

noun ˈpɔːlsteɪv
Archaeology

  • A type of chisel, typically made of bronze, which is shaped to fit into a split handle rather than having a socket for the handle.

    〔考古〕青铜凿

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A bracelet, necklace pendant (both unique in Britain), torc, beads and rings were buried in a plain pot beside two copper alloy palstaves and a chisel.
    • Also found was an unbroken half of a two-part mould for a middle Bronze Age palstave, or flanged axe.
    • We thought the site was probably Middle Bronze Age (a palstave axe of that era had been found nearby), but we had no proof.
    • It is characterized by developed bronze types including palstaves, flange-hilted swords, dirks with rounded or trapezoidal butts, and a variety of pins and bracelets.
    • Discoveries on a more human scale from those distant times included bronze spears, knives and palstaves and inscribed pots.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Danish paalstav, from Old Norse pálstavr, from páll 'hoe' (compare with Latin palus 'stake') + stafr 'staff'.
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