backsword

noun

back·​sword ˈbak-ˌsȯrd How to pronounce backsword (audio)
: a single-edged sword

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backsword was in 1597

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Cite this Entry

“Backsword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsword. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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