"daisho" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: daishos [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 大小(だいしょう) (daishō), from 大(だい) (dai, “large”) + 小(しょう) (shō, “small”), in reference to the comparative size of the swords. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|-}} Japanese, {{ja-r|大小|だいしょう}} 大小(だいしょう) (daishō), {{ja-r|大|だい|large}} 大(だい) (dai, “large”), {{ja-r|小|しょう|small}} 小(しょう) (shō, “small”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} daisho (plural daishos)
  1. (weaponry) A traditional Japanese pair of swords, consisting of the katana and wakizashi. Wikipedia link: en:daisho Categories (topical): Weapons Synonyms: daishou, daishoh, daisyou, daisyoh, daisyo, daishō Translations (Translations): 大小 (Japanese)

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