helve

noun

ˈhelv

: a handle of a tool or weapon : haft

the head of the ax was crudely lashed to a wooden helve

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English hielfe; probably akin to Old English helma helm

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of helve was before the 12th century

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Style

“Helve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helve. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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