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Kirpan

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Kirpan [kɪrˈpɑːn]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the short sword traditionally carried by Sikhs as a symbol of their religious and cultural loyalty, symbolizing protection for the weak See also five Ks
[Punjabi kirpān]
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Noun1.kirpan - a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times
dagger, sticker - a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
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