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saber

1. sa.ber or sa.bre \'sa--b*r\ n [F sabre, modif. of G dial. sabel, fr. 
   MHG, of Slav origin; akin to] Russ sablya saber 1: a cavalry sword with a 
   curved blade, thick back, and guard  2: a light fencing or dueling sword 
2. saber or sabre \-b(*-)rin\ vt or sa.bered or sa.bred;  or sa.ber.ing;  
   or sa.bring : to strike, cut, or kill with a saber