tulwar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tulwar
1825–35; < Hindi talwār, tarwār < Sanskrit taravāri
Example Sentences
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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 Groome, William H. C.
Dick did well in both trials, and the Rajah then requested Anwar, who was celebrated for his skill with the tulwar, to give him, daily, half-an-hour's sword play, after his riding lesson.
From The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
But all his attention was of necessity centred upon the ponies, and presently his tulwar slipped from his knees and clattered upon the floor of the tonga.
From The Bronze Bell by Vance, Louis Joseph
I've a good revolver and my service sword—a priceless old wootz steel tulwar.
From A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story by Savage, Richard
Raee also extended his arm, grasping his tulwar, but he did not let it go until an officer touched his shoulder and spoke.
From Atmâ A Romance by Frazer, Caroline Augusta
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