Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Old French espalde (French épaule), from Latin spatula.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈspald(ə)/, /ˈspau̯d(ə)/

Noun edit

spawde (plural spawdes)

  1. The shoulder; the shoulder blade.
  2. A shoulder (cut of meat)

Descendants edit

  • English: spauld
  • Scots: spaul

References edit