Pintle
/ˈpɪn.təl/noun
A pin or bolt that acts as a pivot, hinge, or fastening point.
Did you know?Pintle comes from the same deep root as pin, and in older English it could refer to a small pin or peg long before it became a mechanical hinge part.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*peh₂-
“to fasten, fix, or attach”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*pind- / *pint-
“a pin or peg”
Old English
OE
pintel
“a pin, peg, or small bolt”
Middle English
ME
pintle
“a small pin or pivot, especially for fastening or hinging”
Modern English
English
pintle
“a pin or bolt used as a pivot or hinge”