plural of court sword

To fight with swords. / To try one's skill against somebody else.

plural of scutching sword

plural of hunting sword

plural of bearing sword

(chiefly history, Roman Catholicism) Spiritual and temporal power, church and state. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see two, sword.

plural of flaming sword

In strong conflict with each other, ready to fight.

One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.

plural of double-edged sword