French word boulet comes from French -et (Suffix indicating diminution or affection.), French boule
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -et | French (fra) | Suffix indicating diminution or affection. |
| boule | French (fra) | |
| boulet | Middle French (frm) | A spherical metal projectile used in artillery. Similar to a modern bullet. |
| boulet | French (fra) | (anatomy) fetlock. (slang) goof, goofball. Ball and chain. Cannonball. |