sgian-dubh

A form of sgian dubh — A small, single-edged knife worn tucked into the hose (stocking) as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt.

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Meanings

nounsgian-dubh (plural sgian-dubhs or sgians-dubh or (rare) sgianan-dubha)

plural sgian-dubhs · plural sgians-dubh · plural rare sgianan-dubha

  1. alternativeAlternative form of sgian dubh.

    In his hand was a long, sharp-pointed "sgian-dubh," the cherished gift of his father, the plaything of his early youth, and the trusty companion of his manhood and riper years.

    1866, P. Dun, “The Earl’s Niece”, in Summer at the Lake of Monteith, Glasgow: […] James Hedderwick & Son […], →OCLC, page 41
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