backsword

noun

back·​sword ˈbak-ˌsȯrd How to pronounce backsword (audio)
: a single-edged sword

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backsword was in 1597

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“Backsword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsword. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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