miecz obosieczny

Polish

Etymology

Literally, double-edged sword. From the Bible's Book of Proverbs 5:3-4.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmjɛt͡ʂ ɔ.bɔˈɕɛt͡ʂ.nɘ/
  • Syllabification: miecz o‧bo‧siecz‧ny

Noun

miecz obosieczny m inan

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see miecz,‎ obosieczny.
  2. (biblical, figuratively) double-edged sword, a blessing and a curse

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