petty knife en · NOUN
Etymology
From petty + knife, Derived from Japanese ペティナイフ, a compound of ペティ (unknown, perhaps from French petit) + ナイフ (from English knife).
Meanings
- A Japanese paring knife.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| petty knives | Number=Plur | lexicographic |