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scabbard Definition

scab·bard (skabərd)

noun

a sheath or case to hold the blade of a sword, dagger, etc.

Etymology: ME scabarde, earlier scauberc < Anglo-Fr escaubers (pl.) < ? OHG scar, sword, cutting tool (akin to shear) + bergan, to hide, protect: see bury

transitive verb

to put into a scabbard; sheathe

scabbard Synonyms

scabbard

n.

scabbard Usage Examples

Preposition: of

sword: Hat, bonnet, girdle, scabbards of swords, daggers, etc.

Converse of object

  • decorate: One of the new male graves contained a sword, with traces of its decorated leather scabbard.
  • tan: Supplied with an oak tanned pouch style scabbard it makes the perfect companion to fishing or bird shooting trips.
  • hold: The sword in scabbard held by the swan is the symbol of authority.

Adjective modifier

wooden: Traces of a wooden scabbard with a sheepskin lining were still adhering to the blade.

Modifies a noun

  • fish: Spawning scabbard fish are known from further south off Portugal and Madeira where they are commercially exploited.
  • fitting: Items placed on the pyre included figurines, metal vessels, and military belt and scabbard fittings.

Noun used with modifier

  • sword: An example once thought to be of Belgic origin is a handsome sword scabbard ( fn.
  • leather: In medieval times, everyone carried their general purpose knife in a leather scabbard.
  • steel: As you can see the contrast between the brass and the steel scabbard is not really enough to make it stand out.
  • bayonet: All equipment is white except the cap box and bayonet scabbard which are black.
  • ringing: Meanwhile, " he added, slapping the steel back in the ringing scabbard, " let me return you your sword.
  • pouch: Supplied with an oak tanned pouch style scabbard it makes the perfect companion to fishing or bird shooting trips.

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