| pommel | A knob or ball; an object resembling a ball in form; as: The knob on the hilt of a sword. The knob or protuberant part of a saddlebow. The top (of the head). A knob forming the finial of a turret or pavilion. Origin: OE. Pomel, OF. Pomel, F. Pommeau, LL. Pomellus, fr. L. Pomum fruit, LL. Also, an apple. See Pome. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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