ricasso

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US/rɪˈkæsoʊ/

noun

The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.

OriginItalian ricasso →
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Meanings

nounricasso (plural ricassos)

plural ricassos

  1. The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.
  2. The blunt area of a sword just above the hilt, used for grip and maneuverability.
  3. The comparable portion of a knife.

Origin

  1. Italianricasso
  2. Englishricasso

Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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