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scimitar
[ sim-i-ter ]
noun
- a curved, single-edged sword of Asian, especially Eastern origin.
scimitar
/ ˈsɪmɪtə /
noun
- an oriental sword with a curved blade broadening towards the point
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Other Words From
- scimi·tared adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of scimitar1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of scimitar1
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Example Sentences
The scimitar mouth pulled back in a mad crow of triumph, the face sweating with guilty pleasure.
While they lay there, one of the Tripolitan officers raised his scimitar and aimed a deadly blow at the head of Decatur.
Tinker received a scimitar from the hands of Mr. Figgins, and flourished it gaily round his head.
This door she opened, and there beyond it, a drawn scimitar in his hand, stood a tall Moor on guard.
The crews were fighting all around their leaders, and a Moorish sailor aimed a blow at Decatur's head with a scimitar.
Scimitar in hand he began backing away, and his heels felt steps, down which he nearly tumbled.
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