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Bridport dagger

Bridport dagger

9.9
A small old knife with a short pointed blade that collectors keep and museums show
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : daga Bridport
  • The museum's medieval display features an authentic Bridport dagger among its prized artifacts.

Examples

  • The collector was thrilled to find a rare Bridport dagger at the antique fair.

  • For his costume, he carried a replica Bridport dagger made using traditional methods.

  • The Bridport dagger was displayed at the museum's historical exhibit.

  • Many collectors seek a rare Bridport dagger for their displays.

  • The collector was thrilled to find a rare Bridport dagger at the antique fair.

  • The museum's medieval display features an authentic Bridport dagger among its prized artifacts.

  • For his costume, he carried a replica Bridport dagger made using traditional methods.

Synonyms

kris
vsBridport dagger
15 9.9

A dagger with a wavy blade that people in Southeast Asia use for fighting or ceremonies

is tied to British historical display and collecting rather than regional ritual
poniard
vsBridport dagger
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small thin dagger used as a weapon in the past

is mainly linked to collections and reenactments rather than general combat
poignard
vsBridport dagger
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small pointed knife used as a weapon

refers to the physical historic item used in reenactments and collections
crease
vsBridport dagger
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small traditional knife from Malaysia or Indonesia with a wavy blade

is associated with British historical collecting and reenactments, not regional ceremony
bodkin
vsBridport dagger
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small pointed knife used as a weapon

is valued for its distinct historic design and use in reenactments

Surface Forms

Bridport dagger singular
Bridport daggers plural

Morphology

Bridport + dagger

This is a place-name + noun composition: knowing 'Bridport' as a name (or place) and 'dagger' as a small pointed blade makes it clear that the phrase denotes a kind or style of dagger associated with Bridport. The basic meaning ('a type of dagger from/linked to Bridport') is directly derivable by a B1 learner, even though historical details would require further knowledge.

Etymology

The Bridport dagger may come from the English town of Bridport, where local makers made a special short dagger with a recognisable shape. That's why the name today means 'a historical dagger' or a replica of that style.