simitar
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Robed in white muslin, his belt, simitar, dagger-hilt, and scarf literally blazed with diamonds.
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
Then turn over, and you will find it simitar, with the same definition, and the remark, "more properly cimetar."
From Lectures on Language As Particularly Connected with English Grammar. by Balch, William Stevens
Again the moonlight glinted against simitar teeth as the great, white, puffy mouth yawned in its silent snarl.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930 by Various
He knew the weapon, a curved simitar inlaid with gold, and reposing in a scabbard of gilt metal and purple velvet.
From A Son of the Immortals by Christy, Howard Chandler
Now men," said he, crisply, as he flung down the pit his simitar which could have no further use, "this may be the final chapter.
From The Flying Legion by England, George Allan
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