Etymology

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Today it means: A short polearm that has three retractable blades concealed in its handle, which are sprung upon a thrusting action forming a three-pronged spear. Full definition →

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  1. Italian · borrowed frombrandistocco
  2. English todaybrandistock

From Italian brandistocco.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.