Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ferril

/ˈfɛɹil/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: fer-ril
IPA: /ˈfɛɹil/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A metal cap on the butt end of a weapon shaft, often having a sharp point.

Example Sentences

"Fig. 3. A battle ax, in the collection of Mr. Rawle. Fig. 4. Its butt end and iron ferril, the staff on which it is fixed is octagonal, and measures five feet four inches."

Inflected Forms

ferrils (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce ferril?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɛɹil/.
What does ferril mean?: A metal cap on the butt end of a weapon shaft, often having a sharp point.

How to pronounce ferril

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