cutlass

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

cut·lass

noun \ˈkət-ləs\

Definition of CUTLASS

1
: a short curving sword formerly used by sailors on warships
2

Origin of CUTLASS

Middle French coutelas, augmentative of coutel knife, from Latin cultellus, diminutive of culter knife, plowshare
First Known Use: 1584

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