Briquet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Briquet is a noun meaning A small short sword or sabre of a particular European (especially French) style.
Meaning
A small short sword or sabre of a particular European (especially French) style.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of briquette in all its senses.
- Alternative form of briquette.
- (dated) Synonym of lighter in reference to any device used to light cigarettes.
Example Sentences
Out of the corner of his eye he caught the flash of a man's "briquet" lighting a cigarette.
1911, F. H. King, Farmers of Forty Centuries Another pinch of charcoal was added and the process repeated until the mold was filled, when the briquet was forced out.
'[…]blade. I'd say an infantry sword. Briquet sabre, if I know as much as I think I do. Napoleonic.' Jenna's heart galloped. Stacks upon stacks of classics used the Napoleonic War as a backdrop. She'd been right. […]
[…]swords had the Emperor's profile inlaid in silver in the thumb piece. Some NCO's briquets had similar ornaments. The officers' blades were inscribed 'Garde impériale' and either 'Grenadiers à pied' or 'Chasseurs à pied'.
Word Forms
- briquets
- briquetting
- briquetted
Synonyms for briquet
Depending on context, synonyms include briquette.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include briquette, lighter, light, bine, cigaret, firelighter.
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