BATLET

Etymology

Noun

batlet (plural batlets)

A short bat for beating clothes when washing them.

Synonyms

• batler

• batling staff

• batting staff

Anagrams

• Battle, battel, battle, tablet

Source: Wiktionary


Bat"let, n. Etym: [Bat stick + -let.]

Definition: A short bat for beating clothes in washing them; -- called also batler, batling staff, batting staff. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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