tulwar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tulwar
1825–35; < Hindi talwār, tarwār < Sanskrit taravāri
Example Sentences
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Others, lean, dark men, with bound jaws and only a tulwar for weapon, dive in and out of the dark alleys, on errands of State.
From From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel by Kipling, Rudyard
How much d'ye think that slash with a tulwar is worth?
From The Mystery of Cloomber by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
It had been many moons since he had met a tulwar.
From The Adventures of Kathlyn by MacGrath, Harold
Even his tulwar was buckled to his belt when, in answer to my summons, he stepped forth into the outer chamber.
From Tales of Destiny by Mitchell, Edmund
Give up your English sword, and take the tulwar I will place in your hands.”
From Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East by Overend, William Heysham
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