snickersnee
Large combat knife
A snickersnee is a large knife, particularly one used as a weapon.
The word has an archaic, somewhat whimsical quality and appears most famously in Gilbert and Sullivan's *The Mikado*, where it refers to a ceremonial cutting instrument.
Outside of literary or humorous contexts, the word is rarely encountered in modern usage.
He brandished his snickersnee with theatrical menace.
Curved slashing naval blade
- rapierSlender dueling blade
- scimitarCurved Eastern blade
- broadswordWide-bladed cutting weapon
- claymoreScottish great sword
dirk · stiletto · dagger · falchion · sabre · kris · backsword · hanger
Old and outdated
- obsoleteNo longer in use
- historicalOf documented times
- VictorianOf a prim era
- MikadoJapanese imperial title
operetta · quaint · old-fashioned · literary · swashbuckler · buccaneer · pirate · highwayman
Angled line or swipe
- cutSeverance or reduction
- thrustForceful forward motion
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
skirmish · clash · brawl · riposte · lunge · feint · bladework · engagement
High regard, moral dignity
- secondsTime units, or extras
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- challengeTest of ability
- opponentOne who contends against
affair · gentlemen · code · insult · reparation · duelist · quarrel · provocation
cutlass
Curved slashing naval blade
- rapierSlender dueling blade
- scimitarCurved Eastern blade
- broadswordWide-bladed cutting weapon
claymore · dirk · stiletto · dagger · falchion · sabre · kris · backsword · hanger · gladius
antiquated
Old and outdated
- obsoleteNo longer in use
- historicalOf documented times
- VictorianOf a prim era
Mikado · operetta · quaint · old-fashioned · literary · swashbuckler · buccaneer · pirate · highwayman · ruffian
slash
Angled line or swipe
melee · skirmish · clash · brawl · riposte · lunge · feint · bladework · engagement · violence
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- secondsTime units, or extras
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- challengeTest of ability
opponent · affair · gentlemen · code · insult · reparation · duelist · quarrel · provocation · retaliation
snickersneepocket knife
Hinged blade with handle
penknife · pocketknife · jackknife · clasp knife · folding knife
snickersneebutter knife
Blunt spreading utensil
plowshare · pruning hook · olive branch · peace pipe · white flag