Etymology

ricasso

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Today it means: The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang. Full definition →

Italian ricasso
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  1. Italian · borrowed fromricasso
  2. English todayricasso

Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

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