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Scabbards

Scope note

Rigid sheaths made of wood, metal, or leather, used to enclose and carry edged weapons or tools, or hand weapons such as carbines and rifles.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037139

Broader Terms used

sheaths

Narrower Terms used

dagger scabbards

Equivalent Terms used

scabbard

Created

12yrs ago

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