פֿײַל

Yiddish

Etymology 1

From Old High German pfīl (“arrow”), from Latin pīlum (“javelin, throwing spear”).

Noun

פֿײַל • (fayl) f, plural פֿײַלן‎ (fayln)

arrow

Related terms

בויגן‎ (boygn, “bow”)

Etymology 2

From Old High German fīla.

Noun

פֿײַל • (fayl) f, plural פֿײַלן‎ (fayln)

file (tool)

Derived terms

פֿײַלן‎ (fayln, “to file”)

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