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kirpan
[ kir-pahn ]
noun
- a small dagger worn by orthodox Sikhs.
Kirpan
/ kɪrˈpɑːn /
noun
- the short sword traditionally carried by Sikhs as a symbol of their religious and cultural loyalty, symbolizing protection for the weak See also five Ks
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kirpan1
1900–05; < Punjabi and Hindi < Sanskrit kṛpāṇa sword
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kirpan1
Punjabi kirpān
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Example Sentences
On his belt, along with his pistol, he wore the little kirpan, the dagger all Sikhs carry.
From Project Gutenberg
After all, a kirpan was a sidearm, and his religion required him to carry that.
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