Scabbarded: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
scabbarded
[ หskรฆb.ษ.dษชd ]
military term
Scabbarded refers to the state of a sword or dagger being placed inside a scabbard, which is a protective cover. This term is commonly used in military contexts to describe when a weapon is not drawn and is being carried safely. It implies that the weapon is ready for use but is currently sheathed. The concept emphasizes the importance of safety and readiness in martial practices.
Synonyms
enclosed, protected, sheathed.
Examples of usage
- The soldier walked with his sword scabbarded.
- He kept his dagger scabbarded during the ceremony.
- The knight rode into battle, his sword scabbarded at his side.
Translations
Translations of the word "scabbarded" in other languages:
๐ต๐น embainhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคฐ เคฎเฅเค เคฐเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช in der Scheide
๐ฎ๐ฉ dalam sarung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒ ะฟัั ะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ w pochwie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใซๅ ฅใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท dans le fourreau
๐ช๐ธ en vaina
๐น๐ท kฤฑnฤฑ iรงinde
๐ฐ๐ท ์นผ์ง์ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุบู ุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ v pouzdลe
๐ธ๐ฐ v puzdre
๐จ๐ณ ๅจๅ้ไธญ
๐ธ๐ฎ v noลพnici
๐ฎ๐ธ รญ skauti
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะฝะฐะฟัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑnฤฑnda
๐ฒ๐ฝ en funda
Etymology
The word 'scabbard' originates from the Old French term 'escalabarde', which in turn is derived from the Latin 'scabbarda', meaning a sheath for a sword. Its roots can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic *skabล, which means to cover or conceal. The use of scabbards has been prominent throughout history, as they serve to protect the blade of a weapon from damage and the user from injury. The transition from scabbard as a noun to the adjective form 'scabbarded' reflects the evolution of the term in the English language, with evidence of use dating back several centuries in military texts and literature. With the rise of chivalry and knightly orders, the scabbard became not only a practical accessory but also a symbol of honor and status in societies where weaponry played an integral role.