פֿײַל

Yiddish

Etymology 1

From Old High German pfīl (“arrow”), from Latin pīlum (“javelin, throwing spear”).

Noun

פֿײַל • (fayl) f, plural פֿײַלן (fayln)

1. arrow

Related terms

• בויגן (boygn, “bow”)

Etymology 2

From Old High German fīla.

Noun

פֿײַל • (fayl) f, plural פֿײַלן (fayln)

1. file (tool)

Derived terms

• פֿײַלן (fayln, “to file”)