coin-sword en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Chinese 錢劍 /钱剑 (qiánjiàn).
Meanings
- (historical) a type of Chinese numismatic charms that were primarily used in southern China to ward off evil spirits and malicious influences
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coin sword | alternative | lexicographic | |
| coin-swords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |