Solingen

ˈsɑlɪŋgɛn

WordNet

Saber of the cavalry, with an etched blade. The blade bears the inscription: "P. Knecht Solingen Schlagfrei garantirt". From Lieutenant Colonel L. de Perponcher.

(n) Solingen
a city in west central Germany noted for cutlery

Illustrations

Portrait bust in oval frame to the left of Adriaan van Solingen, gynecologist and professor of medicine in Middelburg. Below the portrait a three-line caption.

Usage in the news

The knives "are marked with the signature trademark ' Emerils ,' and 'Solingen, Germany' on one side of the blade, and on the other side they are marked 'China,'" according to the complaint. hollywoodreporter.com

Mehaz Professional hosts the Why I Love Mehaz Tweezers contest which offers the opportunity to win a Mehaz Depil-A-Tweez slanted tweezer made in Solingen, Germany. dayspamagazine.com

The latest installation is at a new customer to Edale, Frank-Etikettendruck, based in Solingen. labelandnarrowweb.com

Usage in literature

Solingen speaks of abortion produced by sneezing. "Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine" by George M. Gould

Solingen is still, and has been for centuries, renowned for its sword blades. "Notes & Queries, No. 41, Saturday, August 10, 1850" by Various

Without further adventure he reached Solingen, and having acquainted Ruthard with what had transpired, he handed him the letter. "Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine" by Lewis Spence

Philosopher and economic writer, born at Wald bei Solingen, died at Marburg. "Immortal Memories" by Clement Shorter

Hardware also, the production of which is centred in Solingen, Heilbronn, Esslingen, &c., is largely exported. "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7" by Various