Definition of scissars. Meaning of scissars. Synonyms of scissars

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Definition of scissars

scissars
Scissors Scis"sors, n. pl. [OE. sisoures, OF. cisoires (cf. F. ciseaux), probably fr. LL. cisorium a cutting instrument, fr. L. caedere to cut. Cf. Chisel, Concise. The modern spelling is due to a mistaken derivation from L. scissor one who cleaves or divides, fr. scindere, scissum, to cut, split.] A cutting instrument resembling shears, but smaller, consisting of two cutting blades with handles, movable on a pin in the center, by which they are held together. Often called a pair of scissors. [Formerly written also cisors, cizars, and scissars.] Scissors grinder (Zo["o]l.), the European goatsucker. [Prov. Eng.]

Meaning of scissars from wikipedia

- Union. He is an incomplete Animal. He resembles the odd Half of a Pair of Scissars. If you get a prudent healthy Wife, your Industry in your Profession, with...
- The method of killing them is by cutting off their head with a pair of scissars [sic], the quantity of blood that issues is very great, considering the...