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