I. ˈsīth, ˈsī noun
Etymology: Middle English sithe, from Old English sīthe; akin to Old English sagu saw — more at saw
Date: before 12th century
: an implement used for mowing (as grass) and composed of a long curving blade fastened at an angle to a long handle
II. verb
( scythed ; scyth·ing )
Date: circa 1580
intransitive verb
: to use a scythe
transitive verb
: to cut with or as if with a scythe
scything cornstalks