snickersnee — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A large, sword-like knife, especially one used as a weapon.

   Usage

   • Dated

   Examples

   As he squirmed and struggled, And gurgled and guggled, I drew my snickersnee, My snickersnee!

   "First let me say my catechism, / Which my poor mamy taught to me." / "Make haste, make haste," says guzzling Jimmy, / While Jack pulled out his snickersnee.

2. A knife fight.

   Usage

   • Archaic

Noun

1. fighting with knives

   Synonyms

   knife fightcut-and-thrust

   Broader terms

   fightfightingcombatscrap