Main Entry:

scis·sors

Pronunciation:

\ˈsi-zərz\

Function:

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

1: a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other2 a: a gymnastic feat in which the leg movements suggest the opening and closing of scissors b: scissors hold