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doornail

noun

Etymology

From Middle English dore-nail, equivalent to door + nail.

  1. inherited from dore-nail

Definitions

  1. A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of…

    A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of wooden doors.

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