Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Scimitar (cimitar)
scimitar (cimitar), n. [Fr. cimeterre; compare scythe, n.]
Curved blade; semi-circular single-edged sword; oriental weapon used for beheading enemies.
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scimitar (cimitar), n. [Fr. cimeterre; compare scythe, n.]
Curved blade; semi-circular single-edged sword; oriental weapon used for beheading enemies.
Return to page 14 of the letter “s”.