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hilted

|hilt-ed|

/hɪlt/

(hilt)

handle of a blade

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
hilt	hilts	hilts	hilted	hilted	hilting	hilted

Etymology

Etymology Information

'hilt' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hilt', where it meant 'handle' (the handle of a sword or dagger).

Historical Evolution

'hilt' appears in Old English as 'hilt' and continued into Middle and Modern English with little change in form, becoming the modern English 'hilt'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'handle' and over time retained that core meaning, now used both as the noun 'hilt' and in adjectival forms like 'hilted' meaning 'having a hilt'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'hilt' (to provide or fit with a hilt/handle).

The smith hilted the blade before sending it to the owner.

Synonyms

handled (as a verb)hafted

Adjective 1

having a hilt (a handle); provided with a handle, especially of a sword, dagger, or similar weapon.

A long-hilted sword hung above the mantle.

Synonyms

handled hafted

Antonyms

hiltlessunhandled bare

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Last updated: 2025/12/29 02:25