Meaning

3 senses
  1. The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.

  2. The blunt area of a sword just above the hilt, used for grip and maneuverability.

  3. The comparable portion of a knife.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

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Forms

plural: ricassos
Singularricasso
Pluralricassos

regular

Word family

1 related words
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See also

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