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transferred. A similar contrivance used for other purposes: see quots., and cf. hearse, n.
(a) a weapon for secret attack used by the Mahrattas, consisting of short sharp curved steel blades fixed to a plate or strap which is secured to the…
A potato in which razor blades are embedded, used as a weapon.
A weapon; esp. an open razor used as a weapon.