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scabbard

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scabbard [′skabĀ·ərd]
(ordnance)
A sheath with an open top; it is usually made of leather or canvas and is designed to protect edged weapons, rifles, carbines, and submachine guns from the elements and rough usage.


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Well, said the damsel, go ye into yonder barge and row your- self to the sword, and take it and the scabbard with you, and I will ask my gift when I see my time.
He held his sword drawn in his hand to defend himself, if I should happen to break loose; it was almost three inches long; the hilt and scabbard were gold enriched with diamonds.
A goodly sword hung at his side, its scabbard all embossed with tilting knights and weeping ladies.
 
 
 
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