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Sword wound — I’m seen with it being nursed (8)

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scimitar

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'sword' is the definition.
(scimitar is a kind of sword)

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(Other definitions for scimitar that I've seen before include "Double-edged sword" , "This cut" , "Type of sword with curved blade" , "sharp weapon" , "Curved oriental sabre" .)

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