Damaskin /(?)/

Dam·as·kin

Damaskin

n.

[Cf. F. damasquin, adj., It. damaschino, Sp. damasquino. See Damaskeen.]

A sword of Damask steel.
No old Toledo blades or damaskins.
— Howell (1641).

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