forfex

English

/ˈfɔːɹfɛks/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A pair of shears.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin forfex (scissors).

Origin

Latin

forfex

Gloss

scissors

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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