Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun That part of the hilt of a sword which protects the hand (see hilt); especially, the tsuba of Japanese art.

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Examples

  • Searched for some other argument "I've got a Musashi sword-guard."

    Time Scout Asprin, Robert 1995

  • "Where the hell did you get an original Musashi sword-guard"

    Time Scout Asprin, Robert 1995

  • The Lascar had an old silver sword-guard, which he bartered for a few fishing-hooks.

    The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 375, June 13, 1829 Various

  • Upon examining the sword-guard minutely, captain Dillon discovered, or thought he discovered, the initials of Perouse stamped upon it, which circumstance prompted him to be more eager in his inquiries.

    The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 375, June 13, 1829 Various

  • On hearing so many circumstances all tending to confirm his suspicions, from the moment he saw the silver sword-guard with the cipher, captain

    The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 375, June 13, 1829 Various

  • As I write, my eye falls upon a Japanese sword-guard.

    The Collectors Frank Jewett Mather

  • "In the swallow-tail coat of the French Guard," says Burty, "starting for a fancy dress ball, the brilliance of his eyes heightened by the powder, his hand on his sword-guard, at the age of ten, plump and spirited as one of Fragonard's Cupids."

    Renée Mauperin Edmond de Goncourt 1859

  • (with the arms of France) much decayed; several brass sheaves belonging to a frigate's topmast, a composition pump, copper cooking utensils, a large quantity of iron knees; the silver handle of a sword-guard that was taken to Calcutta in the _St.

    The History of Tasmania, Volume I John West 1840

  • If you ask him the time, he pulls out a watch which is a masterpiece; his sword-guard is an onyx; he has on his finger a large diamond which he flashes into all eyes, and which is perfection; he lacks none of those curious trifles which are worn about one as much for show as for use; and he does not stint himself either of all sorts of adornment befitting a young man who has married an old millionnaire.

    A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 1830

  • Kit, who couldn't have taken the priceless Musashi sword-guard back up time in any case, decided he'd just found Sven's next birthday present ` hanks, buddy. "

    Time Scout Asprin, Robert 1995

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