(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:22:42

Case" knife` (?).

1.

A knife carried in a sheath or case.

Addison.

2.

A large table knife; -- so called from being formerly kept in a case.

 

© Webster 1913.

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