Heelballs

/ˈhiːlbɔːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of heelball; multiple wax balls used for making rubbings.

Etymology

The plural form of 'heelball,' formed by adding '-s.'

Kelly Says

If you visit old graveyards in England, you might still find people making brass rubbings with heelballs—it's a quiet, almost meditative way to preserve history.

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