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walking rapier — noun or walking sword : a very light sword formerly worn as part of a gentleman s civilian costume … Useful english dictionary
Sword swallowing — is a performance art, in which the performer inserts a sword into his or her mouth and down the esophagus towards the stomach. The name given to this art is technically misleading, as performers have to suppress their gag reflex and not actually… … Wikipedia
sword cane — sword′ cane n. a cane or walking stick having a hollow shaft that serves as a sheath for a sword or dagger • Etymology: 1830–40 … From formal English to slang
sword cane — [sôrstik΄] a weapon consisting of a sword or dagger concealed within a walking stick: also swordstick [sôrstik΄] n … English World dictionary
sword cane — noun a cane concealing a sword or dagger • Syn: ↑sword stick • Hypernyms: ↑cane * * * noun : a cane or walking stick that conceals the blade of a sword or dagger called also sword stick * * * a cane or walking stick having a hollow shaft that… … Useful english dictionary
sword dances — Those found in England are called linked or hilt and point dances to distinguish them from other types of dance using real swords. In the linked sword dance, participants hold the handle of their own sword in one hand, and the point of their… … A Dictionary of English folklore
Sword of Destiny — Infobox Arrested Development episode episode name = Sword of Destiny episode no = 2AJD17 airdate = March 27, 2005 writer = Brad Copeland director = Peter Lauer on the next = Michael gets a new roommate, and the FBI finds footage more troublesome… … Wikipedia
sword cane — a cane or walking stick having a hollow shaft that serves as a sheath for a sword or dagger. [1830 40] * * * … Universalium
sword cane — A sword carried in a walking stick or cane; a deadly weapon. Anno: 30 ALR 816 … Ballentine's law dictionary
Small-Sword — Sometimes known as a court sword , a walking sword , or town sword , small swords developed in the late Renaissance as a personal dueling tool and weapon of self defense. Most popular in the 1700 s it is sometimes confused with the rapier. It… … Medieval glossary
