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shiv

(s̸hiv)

noun

Slang a knife, esp. one used as a weapon

Origin: earlier chiv, prob. < Romany chiv, blade

See shiv in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Slang

A knife, razor, or other sharp or pointed implement, especially one used as a weapon.

Origin:

Origin: Probably Romany chiv, blade

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