scabbard — a sheath for a sword or dagger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sheath for a sword or dagger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskæbərd/
Example Sentences
- The samurai's katana scabbard was decorated with beautiful cherry blossoms.
- My grandfather kept his old military sword in a dusty scabbard in the attic.
- The pirate accidentally dropped his scabbard overboard and had to carry his sword in his teeth like in the movies.
scabbard
NOUN[/ˈskæbərd/]
a sheath for a sword or dagger
Knight sheathing sword in scabbard
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Scabbard derives from Old French escauberc, which evolved from Germanic roots meaning 'to cut' or 'sharp'. The word originally referred to a sheath for a sword or blade, becoming established in Middle English as scaubert during the medieval period when such sheaths were essential equipment for knights and warriors.
Breakdown
Old French escauberc → Middle English scaubert → Modern English scabbard. The Germanic base relates to roots denoting cutting or sharpness, with the suffix -ard (bearer or holder) indicating the object that holds or contains a blade.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The samurai's katana scabbard was decorated with beautiful cherry blossoms.”
“My grandfather kept his old military sword in a dusty scabbard in the attic.”
“The pirate accidentally dropped his scabbard overboard and had to carry his sword in his teeth like in the movies.”
“The museum's medieval collection includes several ornamental scabbards made of silver and gold.”
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