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Webster 1828 Edition


Boulet

BOULET'

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Noun.
[from the root of ball, or bowl.]
In the manege, a horse is so called,when the fetlock or pastern joint bends forward, and out of its natural position.

Definition 2024


boulet

boulet

French

Noun

boulet m (plural boulets)

  1. cannonball
  2. ball and chain
  3. (anatomy) fetlock
  4. (slang) goof, goofball

Derived terms

  • boulet de canon

Middle French

Etymology

boule (ball) + -et (diminutive suffix).

Noun

boulet m (plural boulets or bouletz)

  1. A spherical metal projectile used in artillery. Similar to a modern bullet.

Descendants


Norman

Noun

boulet m (plural boulets)

  1. (Jersey) bullet point
  2. (Jersey, anatomy) fetlock joint

Derived terms