DOORNAIL

doornail

(noun) a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

doornail (plural doornails)

A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of wooden doors.

Source: Wiktionary


Door"nail`, n.

Definition: The nail or knob on which in ancient doors the knocker struck;

– hence the old saying, "As dead as a doornail."

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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