sheathe
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“You do not want to anger him. Sheathe your steel, ser. Leathers, take Wun Wun back to Hardin’s.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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At once our swords flashed out, But Christus, lifting up his hand, said, 'Peace, Sheathe thy sword, Peter—I must drink the cup.'
From A Roman Lawyer in Jerusalem : First Century by Story, William Wetmore
Sheathe your swords, sheathe them: it's we command.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert
"Sheathe that sword, and stand not like a fool looking at me."
From Vandrad the Viking, the Feud and the Spell by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)
Sheathe your swords, my lords, and back every man of you!
From The Midnight Queen by Fleming, May Agnes
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