Definitions for acinaces
aci·naces

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acinacesnoun

   A short sword or saber.

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1. Acinaces

   The acinaces, also spelled akinakes (Greek ἀκῑνάκης) or akinaka (unattested Old Persian *akīnakah, Sogdian kynʼk) is a type of dagger or xiphos (short sword) used mainly in the first millennium BCE in the eastern Mediterranean Basin, especially by the Medes, Scythians, Persians and Caspians, then by the Greeks.The acinaces, of Scythian origin, but made famous by the Persians, rapidly spread throughout the ancient world. The Romans believed that this weapon originated with the Medes.The acinaces is typically 40–60 cm (14-18 in.) in length and double-edged, and although there is no universal design, the guard may be lobed with the hilt resembling that of a bollock dagger, or the pommel may be split or of the "antenna" type. The scabbard as much as anything else defines the acinaces and usually has a large decorative mount near the opening, allowing it to be suspended from a belt on the wearer's right side.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acinacesnoun

   a short sword or saber

2. Etymology: [L., from Gr. .]

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1. Acinaces

   The acinaces, also spelled akinakes or akinaka is a type of dagger or short sword used mainly in the first millennium BC in the eastern Mediterranean region, especially by the Medes, Scythians and Persians, then by the Greeks. The acinaces is of Scythian origin, but was made famous by the Persians, and rapidly spread throughout the ancient world. Its influence can even be seen in the design of Chinese weapons such as the jinglu sword. The Romans believed this weapon originated with the Medes. The acinaces is typically 35–45 cm. in length and double-edged, and although there is no universal design, the guard may be lobed with the hilt resembling that of a bollock dagger, or the pommel may be split or of the "antenna" type. The scabbard as much as anything else defines the acinaces and usually has a large decorative mount near the opening allowing it to be suspended from a belt on the wearer's right side. Since the acinaces seems to have been a thrusting weapon, and since it was typically worn on the right, it was likely intended to be suddenly drawn with the blade facing down for surprise stabbing attacks.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acinaces

   A short sword used by the Persians.

How to pronounce acinaces?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of acinaces in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of acinaces in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acinaces
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acinaces
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acinaces
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=acinaces
5. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html