Etymology

battle-sharp

Today it means: Sharp for use in battle or fighting. Full definition →

Old English beadusċearp
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  1. Old English · calque ofbeadusċearp
  2. English todaybattle-sharp

From battle + sharp, perhaps as a partial calque of Old English beadusċearp.

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