Etymology

bat'leth

Today it means: A double-ended curved blade weapon with spiked protrusions, controlled by grips along its back, used by Klingons in Star Trek. Full definition →

Klingon betleH
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  1. Klingon · borrowed frombetleH
  2. English todaybat'leth

Borrowed from Klingon betleH, short for batlh'etlh (“sword of honor”).

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