Crossword-Solution: ACINACES
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Acinaces | n. | A short sword or saber. |
We have 1 clue for the answer “ACINACES”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Short Persian sword. | 1 answer |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
TEREA
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with ACINACES (4)
Vino et lucernis Medus acinaces 5 Immane quantum discrepat: impium Lenite clamorem, sodales, Et cubito remanete presso.
The common sword of the Assyrians was a short straight weapon, like the sword of the Egyptians, or the _acinaces_ of the Persians.
The Greeks brought their habits from ancient Thrace, where the custom existed of presenting as the greatest gift that peculiar kind of sword called _acinaces_,[4.22.28] which we dare not derive from the Indo-Scythic or Sanskrit _asi_, a [592] sword.
When, however, he wore a sword, this was always placed at the left, and the _acinaces_ at the right side of the body.
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Appears in: NYT.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (1943).