Antonyms for hilt
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : hilt |
| Phonetic Transcription : hɪlt |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for hilt
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