Mallet
/ˈmæl.ɪt/noun
A tool with a large, heavy head, typically made of wood, used for striking.
Did you know?The word 'mallet' is derived from a term related to 'hammer', hinting at ancient rituals where wooden tools were used to summon or ward off spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mel-
“to crush or grind, associated with striking or hitting.”
Latin
Latin
malleus
“a hammer, used in metalworking and as a tool.”
Old French
Old French
mallet
“a small hammer, often used in carpentry.”
Middle English
Middle English
malet
“a tool for striking, especially in woodwork.”
Modern English
English
mallet
“a striking tool with a large head, typically wooden.”
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