Definition of scythe
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an implement used for mowing grass, grain, or other crops and composed of a long curving blade fastened at an angle to a long handle
scythe
verb
scythed; scything
Definition of scythe (Entry 2 of 2)
: to use a scythe
: to cut with or as if with a scythe
scything cornstalks
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The first known use of scythe was before the 12th century
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