scimitar

or scim·i·ter, sim·i·tar

[ sim-i-ter ]

noun

1. a curved, single-edged sword of Asian, especially Eastern origin.

scimitar

/ ˈsɪmɪtə /

noun

1. an oriental sword with a curved blade broadening towards the point

Other Words From

• scimi·tared adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scimitar¹

1540–50; < Italian scimitarra, ultimately < Persian

Word History and Origins

Origin of scimitar¹

C16: from Old Italian scimitarra, probably from Persian shimshīr, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

You lifted up the ring, pulled it like the pin of a grenade and then tried not to injure yourself with the tiny scimitar you were now holding.

From Washington Post

The scimitar mouth pulled back in a mad crow of triumph, the face sweating with guilty pleasure.

From The Daily Beast

While they lay there, one of the Tripolitan officers raised his scimitar and aimed a deadly blow at the head of Decatur.

From Project Gutenberg

Tinker received a scimitar from the hands of Mr. Figgins, and flourished it gaily round his head.

From Project Gutenberg

This door she opened, and there beyond it, a drawn scimitar in his hand, stood a tall Moor on guard.

From Project Gutenberg

The crews were fighting all around their leaders, and a Moorish sailor aimed a blow at Decatur's head with a scimitar.

From Project Gutenberg

Scimitar in hand he began backing away, and his heels felt steps, down which he nearly tumbled.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bayonet
• blade
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