armled

Swedish

Etymology

arm +‎ led, used since 1578, ambigiuous already at that time.[1]

Noun

armled c

  1. an elbow joint[1][2][3]
  2. a wrist[1]

Usage notes
  • This is a less frequently used word, which might explain the confusing double meaning. For clarity, use armbåge (“elbow”), armbågsled (“elbow joint”) or handled (“wrist”).

Declension
Declension of armled 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative armled armleden armleder armlederna
Genitive armleds armledens armleders armledernas

Synonyms

References
  1. armled in Svenska Akademiens ordbok online.
  2. armled in Nordisk familjebok (1st ed., 1876)
  3. armled in Nordisk familjebok (2nd ed., 1904)
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