malchus

noun

mal·​chus

ˈmalkəs

plural -es

: a short sword resembling an anlace

Word History

Etymology

French, from Late Latin Malchus, high priest's servant whose ear St. Peter cut off with a sword (John 18: 10), from Greek Malchos

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!