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1.
baselā̆rd
n.(1)
15 quotations in 1 sense
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A kind of short straight sword or dagger, in civilian use, worn in a sheath hung from a strap, e.g. at the girdle;
baselard knif
; in some examples perhaps used loosely of a curved 'hanger.'
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vernāǧe
n.
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An expensive variety of strong, sweet wine, prob. from Italy;
wine vernage
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