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Synonyms for hilt

Grammar : Noun
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Phonetic Transcription : hɪlt

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Définition of hilt

Origin :
  • Old English hilt "hilt, handle of a sword or dagger," from Proto-Germanic *helt (cf. Old Norse hjalt, Old High German helza "hilt," Old Saxon helta "oar handle"), perhaps from PIE *kel- "to strike." Formerly also used in plural in same sense as singular.
  • As in butt : noun end, shaft
  • As in handle : noun something to grip
Example sentences :
  • I've read of precious stones in the hilt of a pirate's sword!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Siegmund saw it, and, springing forward, he grasped its hilt.
  • Extract from : « Opera Stories from Wagner » by Florence Akin
  • He would not have it in the scabbard, and when I laid it naked in his hand he kissed the hilt.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • The mingled feeling with which she spoke of him proved it to the hilt.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • If I could have mistaken the hilt, I could not mistake the split sheath.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • Wondering, the German unsheathed the weapon, and proffered the hilt to his master.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The hilt and stump of sword clattered in the fireplace, whither she hurled it.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "A foot or so of steel," Rotherby explained, and struck the hilt of his sword.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • His hat was lying on the floor, and his hands reposed on the hilt of his sword.
  • Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad
  • "She was aye over weighty in the hilt," said Sandy, with a dry malice.
  • Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

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