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2. Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.
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He ruler beareth not the sword in vain. --Rom. xiii. 4.
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She quits the balance, and resigns the sword. --Dryden.
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3. Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension. [1913 Webster]

I came not to send peace, but a sword. --Matt. x. 34.
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4. The military power of a country. [1913 Webster]

He hath no more authority over the sword than over the law. --Milton.
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5. (Weaving) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
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Sword arm, the right arm.

Sword bayonet, a bayonet shaped somewhat like a sword, and which can be used as a sword.

Sword bearer, one who carries his master s sword; an officer in London who carries a sword before the lord
mayor when he goes abroad.

Sword belt, a belt by which a sword is suspended, and borne at the side.

Sword blade, the blade, or cutting part, of a sword.

Sword cane, a cane which conceals the blade of a sword or dagger, as in a sheath.

Sword dance. (a) A dance in which swords are brandished and clashed
together by the male dancers. --Sir W. Scott.
(b) A dance performed over swords laid on the ground, but
without touching them.

Sword fight, fencing; a combat or trial of skill with swords; swordplay.

Sword grass. (Bot.) See Gladen.

Sword knot, a ribbon tied to the hilt of a sword.

Sword law, government by the sword, or by force; violence. --Milton.

Sword lily. (Bot.) See Gladiolus.

Sword mat (Naut.), a mat closely woven of yarns; -- so called from a wooden implement used in its manufacture.

Sword shrimp (Zo"ol.), a European shrimp ({Pasiphaea sivado}) having a very thin, compressed body.

Sword stick, a sword cane.

To measure swords with one. See under Measure, v. t.

To put to the sword. See under Put. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English