† xiphObs.rare. In 6 zyphe. [ad. L. xiphias: see next.] The swordfish, Xiphias gladius. 1572J. Bossewell Armorie ii. 66 The fielde is of the Jacinthe, a pyle in pointe d'Ermyne, betwene two Zyphes hariante, Lunæ. This is a fishe whiche is named a sworde fishe.