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cutlass

cut·lass

UK/ˈkʌtləs/ US/ˈkʌtlʌs/ rare

noun

1.

a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors

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Origin

From Middle French coutelas, from Old French coutel (“knife”) + -as (augmentative suffix).

Phrases

  • cutlass bearing

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