Messer
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Noun — A medieval single-edged sword with a knife-like grip, historically used in German-speaking Europe.
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Etymology
The sword sense comes from German Messer, meaning "knife." Separately, the "one who messes" sense simply adds the agent suffix "-er" to the English verb "mess."
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What does “Messer” mean?
The word “Messer” means a medieval single-edged sword with a knife-like grip, historically used in German-speaking Europe. In plain terms, either a type of old single-edged sword, or, informally, someone who makes a mess or messes around.
How do you pronounce “Messer”?
“Messer” is pronounced MEH-suh (/ˈmɛsə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Messer” in a sentence?
Here is “Messer” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a 15th-century messer alongside other late-medieval swords.”
What part of speech is “Messer”?
“Messer” is a noun.
Where does the word “Messer” come from?
The word “Messer” comes from German. The sword sense comes from German Messer, meaning "knife." Separately, the "one who messes" sense simply adds the agent suffix "-er" to the English verb "mess.".
How many meanings does “Messer” have?
“Messer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medieval single-edged sword with a knife-like grip, historically used in German-speaking Europe.