tanto

English

/ˈtɑntoʊ/, /ˈtɑntəʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A common type of Japanese dagger or knife. (alternative spelling of) tantō

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 短刀 derived from Middle Chinese 短刀 (dagger).

Origin

Middle Chinese

短刀

Gloss

dagger

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