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Meaning of DOORNAIL

Pronunciation:  'dowr`neyl

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
 

DOORNAIL is a 8 letter word that starts with D.

 

 See Also: nail

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Door"nail`\, n.
The nail or knob on which in ancient doors the knocker
struck; -- hence the old saying, ``As dead as a doornail.''

 

 

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