ăcīnăcēs, is, m., = ἀκινάκης,
the short sabre of the Persians , Medes , and Scythians , a scimitar , Hor. C. 1, 27, 5; Curt. 3, 3, 4; 4, 15, 17 al.
acīnacēs is, m a scimitar, short sabre, H., Cu. ...
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·noun A short sword or saber. ...
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