Leister definition
A kind of fish spear, usually with three prongs.
noun
A three-pronged spear used in fishing.
noun
To spear (a fish) with a leister.
verb
To spear (fish) with a leister.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
leister
Plural:
leistersOrigin of leister
- Probably from Old Norse ljōstr from ljōsta to strike leu- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition