† ˈpikestower Obs.
[f. pike n.1+ stower dial. stake, post, rung.]
Part of a wagon or cart; explained as ‘The iron bar or standard fixed in the {oqq}ear-breed{cqq} of a cart, strengthening the sides’.
| 1641 Best Farm. Bks. (Surtees) 48 The foreman is to bee forewarned that he seeke out three or fower pikestowers aforehande, and some keyes and false shelvinges. |