sgian-dhu

British

/ ˈskiːn-, ˈskiːənˈduː /

noun

a dirk carried in the stocking by Highlanders

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Etymology

Origin of sgian-dhu

Gaelic sgian knife + dhu black

Example Sentences

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“Oh ay,” said Scood, “we’ll pe retty;” and, with a queer look, he drew a sgian-dhu from his belt.

From Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai by Fenn, George Manville

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