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parrying dagger

parrying dagger noun: a medieval dagger usually wielded with the left hand. It was used primarily for parrying and defense, while the other hand held a longer, single handed sword like a rapier. Also known as a main gauche.

Noun

parrying dagger (plural parrying daggers)

  1. A medieval dagger usually wielded with the left hand. It was used primarily for parrying and defense, while the other hand held a longer, single handed sword like a rapier. Also known as a main gauche.

Forms of parrying dagger

pluralparrying daggers

Questions about parrying dagger

What does parrying dagger mean?
Parrying dagger means a medieval dagger usually wielded with the left hand. It was used primarily for parrying and defense, while the other hand held a longer, single handed sword like a rapier. Also known as a main gauche.
What part of speech is parrying dagger?
Parrying dagger is a noun.
What is the plural of parrying dagger?
The plural of parrying dagger is parrying daggers.

Words near parrying dagger in the dictionary

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