leister

noun

leis·​ter ˈlē-stər How to pronounce leister (audio)
: a spear armed with three or more barbed prongs for catching fish

Word History

Etymology

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse ljōstr leister

First Known Use

circa 1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leister was circa 1534

Dictionary Entries Near leister

Cite this Entry

“Leister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leister. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on leister

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!