pair of scissors en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English paire of Sesurys, pare of cisurs, payr of sesurs, payr of sisurs, peir sisours, peyre cysours, peyre of sysers.
Meanings
- A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pairs of scissors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |