bilbo

See also: Bilbo

English

Alternative forms

• bilboe

Etymology

From Bilbao, a city in Spain.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbɪlbəʊ/

Noun

bilbo (plural bilbos or bilboes)

1. A device for punishment. See bilboes.
2. (historical) A kind of sword with well-tempered and flexible blade, originally produced in Bilbao.
   • 1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin 2006, page 14:

     A boy bursts in to the tent, double-edged bilbo in hand.