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scabbard definition

scab·bard (skab′ərd)

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

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