stallett

Maltese

Alternative forms

  • istallett (after the article)

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian stiletto or a Sicilian equivalent. Eventually from Latin stilus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stalˈlɛt/

Noun

stallett m (plural stalletti)

  1. dagger (short sword)
    Synonym: sejf
  2. stiletto (knife intended for stabbing)
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