Weird Word Wednesday

1     Bilbo

      noun bil·bo \ˈbil-(ˌ)bō\

plural bilboes

Definition of BILBO

:  a long bar of iron with sliding shackles used to confine the feet of prisoners especially on shipboard

Origin of BILBO

perhaps from Bilboa, Spain

First Known Use: 1557

bilbo

noun \ˈbil-(ˌ)bō\

plural bilboes or bilboas

Definition of BILBO

:  sword

Variants of BILBO

bilbo or bil·boa \ˈbil-(ˌ)bō\

Origin of BILBO

Bilboa, Bilbao, Spain

First Known Use: 1565

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