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    Bilbo (en. Rapier)

    /ˈbil.bo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A thin and sharp sword, typical of the medieval period.
    In battle, they carried bilbos to defend themselves.
    En la batalla, llevaron bilbos para defenderse.
    The relationship of a place or a person with the sword trade.
    The bilbo was famous for its high-quality steel.
    El bilbo era famoso por su acero de alta calidad.
    In some contexts, it can refer to deceit or trickery.
    It was a bilbo that he used to get out of the situation.
    Fue un bilbo el que utilizó para salir de la situación.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'bilbowe', related to the city of Bilbao in Spain, famous for its swords.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a bilbo
    To deceive or cheat.
    dar un bilbo
    to look for a bilbo
    To look for a way to evade a responsibility.
    buscar un bilbo

    Related Words

    sword
    A long and sharp steel weapon.
    espada
    knife
    A cutting instrument with a blade.
    cuchillo
    saber
    A weapon similar to a sword but with a curved blade.
    sable

    Slang Meanings

    Act of deceiving someone.
    He pulled a bilbo on me by hiding the truth.
    Me hizo un bilbo al esconderme la verdad.
    Custom of taking unethical shortcuts.
    He always finds a bilbo to get out of problems.
    Siempre encuentra un bilbo para salir de los problemas.