Middle English Dictionary Entry
shēr-họ̄k n.
Entry Info
| Forms | shēr-họ̄k n. Also sherrok. |
| Etymology | From shēren v. & họ̄k n. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Naut. A large, sharp, sickle-shaped hook for cutting the rigging on an enemy ship.
Associated quotations
- 1409(1338) Doc.in Nicolas Navy 2475 : Un dyall, un sherhok, un mykehok.
- (1420) *For.Acc.(PRO) 3 Hen.VI K [OD col.] : ij boyropes, j Trebette ferri, j sherrok, ij boyes.