scythe
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noun \ˈsīth, ˈsī\Definition of SCYTHE
: an implement used for mowing (as grass) and composed of a long curving blade fastened at an angle to a long handle
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Origin of SCYTHE
Middle English sithe, from Old English sīthe; akin to Old English sagu saw — more at saw
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms
2scythe
verbscythedscyth·ing
Definition of SCYTHE
intransitive verb
: to use a scythe
transitive verb
: to cut with or as if with a scythe <scything cornstalks>
First Known Use of SCYTHE
circa 1580
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