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Grammar : Verb
Spell : sheeth
Phonetic Transcription : ʃið



Definition of sheathe

Origin :
  • c.1400, "to furnish (a sword, etc.) with a sheath," from sheath; meaning "to put (a sword, etc.) in a sheath" is attested from early 15c. Related: Sheathed; sheathing.
  • verb envelop
Example sentences :
  • He must then sheathe his weapon, and not, on any account, strike a second time.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • I have drawn my sword, and never will I sheathe it, till America is free, or I'm no more.
  • Extract from : « The Fall of British Tyranny » by John Leacock
  • I'll away with the scabbard, and sheathe my sword in the bosom of tyranny.
  • Extract from : « The Fall of British Tyranny » by John Leacock
  • I am more tempted to sheathe this dagger in Jabaster's breast than in Alroy's.
  • Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • "Sheathe the dagger and waste no words upon these slaves, Daughter," said Asti.
  • Extract from : « Morning Star » by H. Rider Haggard
  • There; sheathe your blade, and if his Majesty is awake, tell him that I beg an audience.
  • Extract from : « The King's Esquires » by George Manville Fenn
  • “There,” said my father at last, after the final order to sheathe swords had been given.
  • Extract from : « Devon Boys » by George Manville Fenn
  • Little bear, remember to sheathe your claws when you play with them.
  • Extract from : « Eskimo Folktales » by Unknown
  • Ultimately we decided to sheathe the heads entirely with tin.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Golfer [1905] » by Harry Vardon
  • A couple of swords, neither of which could serve to sheathe the other.
  • Extract from : « Emily Bront » by A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances) Robinson

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