1. a curved sword with a single sharp edge, traditionally used in Middle Eastern and Asian countries
Usage: archaic spelling of ‘scimitar’

Examples

• The warrior drew his gleaming scimiter from its ornate sheath.
• Ancient scimiters were prized for their curved blades and sharp edges.
• The museum displayed a collection of scimiters from the Ottoman Empire.
• He practiced sword fighting with a replica scimiter.
• The pirate captain wielded a fearsome scimiter in battle.
• Scimiters were commonly used by cavalry soldiers in medieval warfare.