scimitar

or scim·i·ter, sim·i·tar

[ sim-i-ter ]

/ ˈsɪm ɪ tər /

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noun

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

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Origin of scimitar

1540–50; <Italian scimitarra, ultimately <Persian

OTHER WORDS FROM scimitar

scim·i·tared, adjective

Words nearby scimitar

scilicet, Scilla, scillism, Scillonian, Scilly Isles, scimitar, scimitar foot, scimitar oryx, scimitar sign, scincoid, scindapsus

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How to use scimitar in a sentence

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.
I’ve waited 17 years to write about periodical cicadas again. The wait is over.|John Kelly|May 12, 2021|Washington Post
The scimitar mouth pulled back in a mad crow of triumph, the face sweating with guilty pleasure.
End the Damn Dickmanship!|Tina Brown|July 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
While they lay there, one of the Tripolitan officers raised his scimitar and aimed a deadly blow at the head of Decatur.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
Tinker received a scimitar from the hands of Mr. Figgins, and flourished it gaily round his head.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks|Bracebridge Hemyng

This door she opened, and there beyond it, a drawn scimitar in his hand, stood a tall Moor on guard.
Fair Margaret|H. Rider Haggard
The crews were fighting all around their leaders, and a Moorish sailor aimed a blow at Decatur's head with a scimitar.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland
Scimitar in hand he began backing away, and his heels felt steps, down which he nearly tumbled.
The Devil in Iron|Robert E. Howard

British Dictionary definitions for scimitar

scimitar

rarely simitar

/ (ˈsɪmɪtə) /

noun

an oriental sword with a curved blade broadening towards the point

Word Origin for scimitar

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

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scimitar

or scim·i·ter, sim·i·tar

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rarely simitar

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