yataghan

Meanings

• noun

  A large, curved Turkish sword with a single-edged blade and a wide, sweeping point.

  - "He wielded the yataghan with great skill."
  - "The yataghan was a fearsome weapon used in Turkish warfare."

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Synonyms

Turkish sword

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Variants

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yataghan , yataghans

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Etymology

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Derived from the Turkish word 'yatağan', meaning 'quiver' or 'sheath'. The name may refer to the curved shape of the sword being reminiscent of a quiver.

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Trivia

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1. The yataghan was often decorated with intricate designs and precious metals.

2. Some versions of the yataghan had a secondary edge on the reverse side of the blade for chopping.

3. The yataghan was also known as the Turkish sabre or the Turkish cutlass.

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1. Scimitar: A curved, single-edged sword common in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. The yataghan is a type of scimitar.

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Culture

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The yataghan was a significant weapon in the Ottoman Empire, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was often used in close combat and was renowned for its versatility and effectiveness.

How to Memorize "yataghan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, curved sword with a single-edged blade and a wide, sweeping point. Imagine the sword being used in battle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yataghan' with the image of a Turkish warrior wielding a curved sword.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym Y-A-T-A-G-H-A-N to remember the different parts of the sword: Y for the Yoke (guard), A for the Attachment (the hilt), T for the Tang (the part that fits into the scabbard), A for the Acute angle (the blade's curve), G for the Guard (the hand protection), H for the Hilt (the handle), and A for the Narrow point (the tip of the blade).

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