Scimitar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪmɪtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scimitar is a noun meaning A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.
Meaning
A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.
More Meanings
- A long-handled billhook.
- (transitive) To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.
Example Sentences
Next door is a room devoted to Albanian history (“what a lovely scimitar,” I find myself exclaiming, my reserves of small talk inadequate at the sight of the family’s sword collection),[…]
The Prince of Morocco: […]By this Symitare, That ſlew the Sophie, and a Perſian Prince That won three fields of Sultan Solyman, I would ore-ſtare the ſterneſt eies that looke, Out-braue the heart moſt daring on the earth: Plucke the yong ſucking Cubs from the ſhe Beare, Yea, mocke the Lion when he rors for pray To win the Ladie. […]
Word Forms
- scimitars
- scimiter
- scimetar
- scimitaring
- scimitared
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sword, scimetar, scimiter, scymitar, scymetar, cimeter.
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