swordfish

English

/ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English swerdfysche compound from English sword + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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