Originally (and still Scottish and dialect) = scissors, n. In later use commonly applied to scissors… in plural form, with plural construction…

A cutting instrument; (probably) = scissors, n. 1. Obsolete. rare.

In plural form. With plural agreement (with singular or plural reference). Frequently as a pair of scissors.

An instrument used for cutting paper, fabric, hair, etc., consisting of a pair of pivoted blades… In singular form. Somewhat rare except in compounds.

With plural agreement. Scissors.

plural. A machine or instrument for snipping or clipping; scissors.

Humorously pedantic. A pair of scissors.

slang. plural. A pair of scissors.

That which clips, applied to various clipping or cutting instruments, e.g. a reaping or pruning hook, and in plural scissors, shears, etc. (see…