armled

Swedish

Etymology

arm +‎ led, used since 1578, ambiguous already at that time.[1]

Noun

armled c

  1. an elbow joint[1][2][3]
  2. a wrist[1]

Usage notes

  • This is a less frequently used word, which might explain the confusing double meaning. For clarity, use armbåge (“elbow”), armbågsled (“elbow joint”) or handled (“wrist”).

Declension

Declension of armled
nominative genitive
singular indefinite armled armleds
definite armleden armledens
plural indefinite armleder armleders
definite armlederna armledernas

Synonyms

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 armled in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)
  2. ^ armled in Nordisk familjebok (1st ed., 1876)
  3. ^ armled in Nordisk familjebok (2nd ed., 1904)

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