Synonyms for scimitar
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : sim-i-ter |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪm ɪ tər |
Top 10 synonyms for scimitar Other synonyms for the word scimitar
- backsword
- bilbo
- bill
- bolo
- brand
- broadsword
- claymore
- creese
- curtana
- cutlas
- cutlass
- cutting edge
- damascus blade
- dirk
- edge
- epee
- estoc
- falchion
- foil
- glaive
- hanger
- kris
- lance
- lancet
- point
- rapier
- ripper
- sabre
- scimitar
- scimiter
- scythe
- shank
- shiv
- skiver
- smallsword
- spadroon
- steel
- stiletto
- switchblade
- tickler
- toledo
- weapon
Définition of scimitar
Origin :- 1540s, cimiterie, from Middle French cimeterre (15c.) or Italian scimitarra, of uncertain origin. Turkish would be the expected source, but no such word has been found there. Perhaps from Persian shimshir (pronounced "shamsher," cf. Greek sampsera "a barbarian sword," from this source), but OED finds this "unsatisfactory as to form." Many early variations; the modern spelling is from influence of the Italian form of the word. Century Dictionary (1902) has simitar as preferred spelling.
- As in knife : noun cutting tool
- As in sword : noun saber
- As in saber : noun weapon
- As in sword : noun weapon
- A scimitar between his teeth would be completely in character!
- Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones
- Of civet and scimitar I believe it can only be asserted that they are Eastern.
- Extract from : « English Past and Present » by Richard Chevenix Trench
- Down came the scimitar with a swish in the direction of his head.
- Extract from : « Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks » by Bracebridge Hemyng
- Dropping his scimitar, he then had a struggle for the flute.
- Extract from : « Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks » by Bracebridge Hemyng
- At last, he decided in favour of a Turkish robe, with a scimitar and a turban.
- Extract from : « The Blue Bird for Children » by Georgette Leblanc
- The yellow beak is long and curved, hence the adjectival "scimitar."
- Extract from : « Birds of the Indian Hills » by Douglas Dewar
- His scimitar was by his side, and a brace of pistols in his belt.
- Extract from : « The Young Rajah » by W.H.G. Kingston
- This cavalier with his scimitar was my uncle, who was then in command of the province.
- Extract from : « French and Oriental Love in a Harem » by Mario Uchard
- Even so, from his belt hung Roland's gift to him, the jeweled Damascus scimitar.
- Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
- Somehow, Simon saw the scimitar as a talisman that might also get him through this war.
- Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
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