- blade

BLADE. Applied to the stalk of grain or corn when of a different tincture from the ear, or fruit, when it is termed “ Bladed. ” P. 45, f. 13 and 16. < ELVN

BLADES. Are frequently borne without their handles, when their special kind must be named.

               The Blade expresses the steel part of any cutting instrument when of a different tincture to the handle. P. 39, f. 10. < ELVN