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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions scimitar noun (Plural: scimitars) A sword of middle eastern origin that features a curved blade Etymology: The word scimitar, known in English since 1548, derived from w:Medieval French, Medieval French cimeterre (15c.) or directly from w:Italian language, Italian scimitarra, of unknown origin. w:Ottoman Turkish language, Ottoman Turkish would be the expected source, but no such word has been found there. A possible origin of scimitar is from the w:Persian language, Persian shim- or w:shamshir, shamshir. This, in turn, is said to be derived from w:Middle Persian, Middle Persian shafshÄr meaning; lion's claw (sham = claw, shir = lion), in reference to the sword's curve. However, this is likely a w:folk etymology, folk etymology, as the word is w:ShamshirEtymology, already attested in Middle persian with the meaning sword.      Full Definition of scimitar  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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