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bilbo

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bil·bo 1  (blb)
n. pl. bil·boes
An iron bar to which sliding fetters are attached, formerly used to shackle the feet of prisoners.
[Origin unknown.]
bil·bo 2  (blb)
n. pl. bil·boes Archaic
A sword, especially one having a well-tempered blade.
[After Bilbao.]
bilbo [ˈbɪlbəʊ]
n pl -bos, -boes
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (formerly) a sword with a marked temper and elasticity
[from Bilboa, variant (in English) of Bilbao, Spain, noted for its blades]
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