† xiph Obs. rare.
In 6 zyphe.
[ad. L. xiphias: see next.]
The swordfish, Xiphias gladius.
| 1572 J. Bossewell Armorie ii. 66 The fielde is of the Jacinthe, a pyle in pointe d'Ermyne, betwene two Zyphes hariante, Lunæ. This is a fishe whiche is named a sworde fishe. |