hustlement

noun

hus·​tle·​ment
ˈhəsəlmənt
plural -s
now dialectal
: household goods : furniture, knickknacks
often used in plural

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ostelement, hustilment article of furniture, from Middle French ostillement, oustillement, from Old French ustillement, from ustil article of furniture, tool, utensil, probably from (assumed) Vulgar Latin usitilia (plural) utensils, alteration of Latin utensilia

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“Hustlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hustlement. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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