Cover for a knife or sword (6)

I believe the answer is:

sheath

(Other definitions for sheath that I've seen before include "Covering for blade" , "Cover for a blade" , "Cover for a sword" , "Condom" , "Close fitting dress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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