Etymology

maulstick

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Today it means: A short stick with a pad on one end, used by a painter to steady their hand, and to prevent it from accidentally touching the painting. Full definition →

German Mahlstock
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  1. German · derived fromMahlstock
  2. English todaymaulstick

From German Mahlstock.

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