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Related to grapple.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A metal ring or leather strap on the base of a lance behind the grip, designed to stop the lance from moving backward by catching on the lance rest or on the lancer's chest and arm when the lance was tucked into the armpit. Full definition →
Related to grapple.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.