Definition of scythe
: 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
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Origin and Etymology of scythe
Middle English sithe, from Old English sīthe; akin to Old English sagu saw — more at saw
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of scythe
scythed
;scything
intransitive verb
: to use a scythe
transitive verb
: to cut with or as if with a scythe scything cornstalks
Circa 1580
First Known Use of scythe
circa 1580
SCYTHE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of scythe for English Language Learners
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: a farming tool with a curved blade and long handle that is used for cutting grass, grain, etc.
scythe
Definition of scythe for English Language Learners
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: to cut (something, such as grass or grain) with a scythe
SCYTHE Defined for Kids
scythe
playDefinition of scythe for Students
: a tool with a curved blade on a long curved handle that is used to mow grass or grain by hand
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