Main Entry: ¹scythe

Pronunciation: \ˈsīth, ˈsī\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English sithe, from Old English sīthe; akin to Old English sagu saw — more at saw

Date: before 12th century

: an implement used for mowing (as grass) and composed of a long curving blade fastened at an angle to a long handle

[scythe illustration]