Damaskin
/ˈdæm.ə.skɪn/noun
A sword or blade made of Damascus steel, or something associated with Damascus craftsmanship.
Did you know?Damascus steel became famous for distinctive watered patterns and exceptional cutting qualities, though the original manufacturing techniques were eventually lost or transformed.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient period
Arabic
Dimashq
“Damascus, the ancient Syrian city”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Damaskos
“Damascus”
Classical Latin
Latin
Damascus
“Damascus”
Medieval Latin
Latin
damasquinus
“Of Damascus; made in the Damascus style”
Medieval French
Old French
damasquin
“Of Damascus, especially referring to metalwork or blades”
16th–17th Century
English
damaskin
“A Damascus blade or object associated with Damascus craftsmanship”
Modern English
English
damaskin
“A rare historical term for a Damascus-steel sword or related object”