shamshir

[ sham-sheer ]

noun

1. a curved Persian saber having one edge on the convex side.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shamshir¹

From the Persian word shamshīr, dating back to 1625–35. See scimitar

Example Sentences

“As a Muslim, I accepted her death as fate but I also believe she is a victim of multinational corporate manslaughter,” Shamshir said.

From Washington Times

In his first media interview since his wife died on April 16, 2016, Nida’s husband, Abdullah Shamshir Abdul Mokti, told The Associated Press they had not heard about the recall and never received a notice from Honda.

From Washington Times

“The inflator must have shot through her mouth like a bullet,” said Shamshir, who later returned to Kuala Lumpur.

From Washington Times

Nida, 29, was driving the morning she died because Shamshir was tired from night duty.

From Washington Times

In his first media interview since his wife died on April 16, her husband Abdullah Shamshir Abdul Mokti told The Associated Press they were unaware of the recall and never got a notice from Honda for their used car.

From Seattle Times