Middle English

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Etymology 1

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From Old English hilt, from Proto-Germanic *heltą (handle, hilt).

Noun

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hilte (plural hiltes)

  1. hilt (handle of a sword)
Alternative forms
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Descendants
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  • English: hilt
  • Scots: hilt

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Etymology 2

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Verb

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hilte

  1. Alternative form of hiled: past participle of hilen (to cover)