blade
The origin and history of blade.
Etymology
From Old English blæd, originally meaning "leaf" — the flat shape of a leaf and a cutting blade were seen as similar.
The origin and history of blade.
From Old English blæd, originally meaning "leaf" — the flat shape of a leaf and a cutting blade were seen as similar.
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