'Gavelock' definitions:

Definition of 'Gavelock'

From: GCIDE
  • Gavelock \Gav"e*lock\, n. [OE. gaveloc a dart, AS. gafeluc; cf. Icel. gaflok, MHG. gabil?t, OF. gavelot, glavelot, F. javelot, Ir. gabhla spear, W. gaflach fork, dart, E. glave, gaff]
  • 1. A spear or dart. [R. & Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An iron crow or lever. [Scot. & North of Eng.] [1913 Webster]