Scabbard (noun)

A protective sheath for a sword or other weapon, typically made of leather or metal.

Origin:

The word scabbard is of old english origin, from sceað "sheath" and beær "bearing".

Examples:

1. He unsheathed his sword from its scabbard.
2. She carefully cleaned the scabbard of her father's sword.
3. The scabbard of the sword was decorated with intricate engravings.
4. The scabbard had a belt loop to allow the sword to be worn at the waist.
5. He drew his sword from its scabbard with a ringing sound.