μάχαιρα
mä'-khī-rä
feminine noun
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From a presumed derivative of μάχη (G3163)
probably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163; a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment:—sword.
Outline
- a large knife, used for killing animals and cutting up flesh
- a small sword, as distinguished from a large sword
- curved sword, for a cutting stroke
- a straight sword, for thrusting