Sword

Definition of Sword

Pronunciation: sōrd

He [the ruler] beareth not the sword in vain.

- Rom. xiii. 4.

She quits the balance, and resigns the sword.

- Dryden.

I came not to send peace, but a sword.

- Matt. x. 34.

He hath no more authority over the sword than over the law.

- Milton.

(Weaving) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.

Sword arm
the right arm.

Sword bayonet
a bayonet shaped somewhat like a sword, and which can be used as a sword.

Sword bearer
one who carries his master's sword; an officer in London who carries a sword before the lord mayor when he goes abroad.

Sword belt
a belt by which a sword is suspended, and borne at the side.

Sword blade
the blade, or cutting part, of a sword.

Sword cane
a cane which conceals the blade of a sword or dagger, as in a sheath.

Sword dance
a -	A dance in which swords are brandished and clashed together by the male dancers.
b -	A dance performed over swords laid on the ground, but without touching them. - Sir W. Scott.

Sword fight
fencing; a combat or trial of skill with swords; swordplay.

Sword grass
(Bot.) See Gladen.

Sword knot
a ribbon tied to the hilt of a sword.

Sword law
government by the sword, or by force; violence.

Sword lily
(Bot.) See Gladiolus. - Milton.

Sword mat
(Naut.) a mat closely woven of yarns; - so called from a wooden implement used in its manufacture.

Sword shrimp
(Zool.) a European shrimp (Pasiphæa sivado) having a very thin, compressed body.

Sword stick
a sword cane.

To measure swords with one
See under Measure, v. t.

To put to the sword
See under Put.

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