sword hilt (sordhilt)

The hilt or handle of a sword. See hilt, n., 1.- Inside of a sword-hilt, outside of a sword-hilt. See inside, outside. swordick (sor'dik), n. [Perhaps connected with Dan. sort = E. swart, black.] The spotted gunnel, Murænoides gunnellus. [Orkney.] swording (sõōr'ding), n. [Verbal n. of swordl, r.] Slashing with a sword. [Rare.] sword-knot (sõrd'not), n. A ribbon or ta el tied to the hilt of a sword. It originated in the use of a thong or lace to secure the hilt to the wrist, and some sword-knots can still be used in that way. I pull'd off my sword - knot , and with that bound up a coronet of ivy, laurel, and flowers. Steele , Lying Lover, i. 1. IMG:content-2665.png:[blocks in formation] So violence Proceeded, and oppre ion, and sword - law , Through all the plain, and refuge none was found. Milton , P. L., xi. 672. [ swordle (sõrd'les), a. Destitute of a sword. With swordle belt and fetter'd hand. Byron , Paris in a, ix. sword-lily (sõrd'lil i), n. See gladiolus . swordman (sõrd'man), n.; pl. swordmen (-men). [ ME.swerdman ; Worthy fellows; and like to prove most sinewy sword Shak., All's Well, ii. 1. 62. men.