Definitions

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  • noun A small spear.

Etymologies

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spear +‎ -let

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Examples

  • When the men of Erin had come together in one place, both Medb and Ailill and the force that was bringing the bull to the camp and enclosure, they all declared Cuchulain would be no more valiant than another [2] of the men of Erin [2] were it not for the wonderful little trick he possessed, the spearlet of Cuchulain.

    The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Unknown

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