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From sparrowbill, in reference to its shape, like a sparrow's beak.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A small headless nail used in making shoes (especially the heels). Full definition →
From sparrowbill, in reference to its shape, like a sparrow's beak.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.