KIRPAN

kirpan

(noun) a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

kirpan (plural kirpans)

(Sikhism) A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all times by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks.

Anagrams

• Parkin, park in, parkin

Source: Wiktionary



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