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scabbard [′skab·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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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