scissors

scis·sors

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \ˈsi-zərz\

Definition of SCISSORS

1

: a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other

2

a : a gymnastic feat in which the leg movements suggest the opening and closing of scissors b : scissors hold

Origin of SCISSORS

Middle English cisours, sisoures, from Middle French cisoires, from Vulgar Latin *caesorium (singular) cutting instrument, from Latin caedere to cut

First Known Use: 14th century