sheath
UK /ʃiːθ/ US /ʃiθ/
noun 5verb 1
Definitions
noun
1
A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
2
Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
3
The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
4
The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
5
One of the elytra of an insect.
verb
1
Uncommon spelling of sheathe.
Nay, neuer beare me hence, diſpatch me heere: / Here ſheath thy Sword, Ile pardon thee my death: [...]
Sheath your Dagger: / Be angry when you will, it ſhall haue ſcope: [...]
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