bilbo

¹

[bil-boh]

noun

plural

bilboes 

1. a long iron bar or bolt with sliding shackles and a lock, formerly attached to the ankles of prisoners.

bilbo

²

[bil-boh]

noun

Archaic.

plural

bilboes 

1. a finely tempered sword.

Bilbo

³

[bil-boh]

noun

1. Theodore Gilmore 1877–1947, U.S. Southern populist politician: senator 1935–47.

bilbo

/ ˈbɪlbəʊ /

noun

1. (formerly) a sword with a marked temper and elasticity

Word History and Origins

Origin of bilbo¹

First recorded in 1550–60; earlier bilbow < ?

Origin of bilbo²

1585–95; short for Bilboa blade sword made in Bilboa (variant of Bilbao )

Word History and Origins

Origin of bilbo¹

C16: from Bilboa , variant (in English) of Bilbao , Spain, noted for its blades

Example Sentences

Offers poured in, and it sold to perhaps the most fitting possible buyer outside Bilbo Baggins himself: real estate agent Michael Libow.

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Talking about Bilbo's vet bill, Ms Terry said the unforeseen cost meant she had to cut back.

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Dee Terry from Durrington in Wiltshire had her German spitz, Bilbo, neutered last year - but the procedure led to an infection, leaving her with £1,200 in unexpected vet bills.

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The story is set in the fantasy world Middle-earth and follows the hobbit Bilbo Baggins on a quest to find treasure.

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Previously known for: The U.K. version of “The Office,” as Ricky Gervais’ droll underling Tim and “The Hobbit” trilogy in the role of heroic Bilbo Baggins.

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Related Words

• blade 
• dagger 
• weapon