sword cane

American

noun

a cane or walking stick having a hollow shaft that serves as a sheath for a sword or dagger.

sword cane British

noun

another name for swordstick

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Etymology

Origin of sword cane

First recorded in 1830–40

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Carrying a sword cane is a felony in New York City if the person involved has been previously convicted of a crime.

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A lover and highly successful practitioner of romantic balladry, Chesterton carried a sword cane and a 14-in. clasp knife under his flowing cape.

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Holding the other at bay with a sword cane, Cadell shrills a police whistle as the curtain falls.

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Another antiquated law unearthed by John Davis provides a $100 minimum fine for anyone who carries a "pistol, dirk, dagger, slingshot, handchain, night stick, sword cane, spear or bowie knife."

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Cleggett had left his sword cane in the barroom, but he judged it would be just as well to allow it to remain there for the present.

From The Cruise of the Jasper B. by Marquis, Don

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