helving

Variant of helve

helve definition

helve (helv)

noun

the handle of a tool, esp. of an ax or hatchet

Etymology: ME helfe < OE, akin to MDu helf: for IE base see half

transitive verb helved, helving helv′·ing

to put a helve on; equip with a helve

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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