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Peter Dekker's Glossary
An online reference covering antique arms and armor, maintained and updated regularly.

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Khanjar (خنجر)
Persian word for dagger.
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Shamshir (شمشیر‎)
Persian word for a deeply curved sword with narrow blade.
Shikārgar
Shikārgar
Word used for an Indian sword with hunting scenes.
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Tarkash (ترکش )
Persian word for quiver
Indian arrows
Tīr (तीर)
Hindi loan word from Persian for "arrow" or "arrows".

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