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1saber
noun sa·ber \ˈsā-bər\
: a long, heavy sword with a curved blade
: a lightweight sword that is used in fencing
Full Definition of SABER
1
: a cavalry sword with a curved blade, thick back, and guard
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Variants of SABER
sa·ber or sa·bre \ˈsā-bər\
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Origin of SABER
French sabre, modification of German dialect Sabel, from Middle High German, probably of Slavic origin; akin to Russian sablya saber
First Known Use: 1680
2saber
transitive verb
sa·bered or sa·bredsa·ber·ing or sa·bring \-b(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of SABER
: to strike, cut, or kill with a saber
Variants of SABER
saber or sabre
First Known Use of SABER
1790
SABER Defined for Kids
saber
noun sa·ber \ˈsā-bər\
Definition of SABER for Kids
: a long sword with a curved blade
Variants of SABER
sa·ber or sa·bre \ˈsā-bər\
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