Sword
Definition of Sword
Pronunciation: sōrd n. | 1. | An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp-pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties. | | 2. | Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power. | | 3. | Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension. | | 4. | The military power of a country. | | 5. | (Weaving) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.Sword grass | (Bot.) See Gladen. |
To measure swords with one | See under Measure, v. t. |
To put to the sword | See under Put. |
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