tulwar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tulwar
1825–35; < Hindi talwār, tarwār < Sanskrit taravāri
Example Sentences
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‘Bah! it’s nothing,’ Royston observed, answering the direction of my eyes; ‘but—if the tulwar and the reprimand had both been sharper—confess, Hal, that this time, Le jeu valait bien la chandelle?’
From Sword and Gown A Novel by George A. (George Alfred) Lawrence
The gateman came creeping to Yasmini's side, and, with yellow fangs showing in a grin meant to be affectionate, displayed an Afghan tulwar.
From Guns of the Gods by Talbot Mundy
The Rajah, hemmed in by spearmen with levelled points and followed by all his suite with drawn swords, timidly approached the bull, tulwar in hand.
From The Elephant God by Gordon Casserly
A fire blazed high and in its light men leaped and whirled in a mad dance with tulwar blades catching and reflecting the red gleam of flames.
From The Defiant Agents by Andre Norton
It struck in a nasty place, but being, as my old Latin coach said, awfully thick-skulled, the pommel of the tulwar didn’t break through.
From Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills by William H. C. Groome
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