sable — meaning in English

English meaning

• cutlass noun A short sword with a curved blade, historically used by sailors.
• sable noun A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.
• sabre noun A curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by cavalry.

Senses

sable is used for these senses in English:

• cutlass (nautical) A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.
• sable (tincture) In blazon, of the colour black.

sable — full definition

1. noun A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.
2. noun A dark brown or black color, or garments of that color, especially worn in mourning.
3. adj Black or very dark in color; in heraldry, the color black on a coat of arms.

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