A Swiss arrow (also known as a Dutch arrow, Scotch arrow,Yorkshire arrow or Gypsy arrow) is a weapon similar to an arrow but thrown rather than shot from a bow (so as to make it a dart), with the addition of a small notch close to the fletching.
Famous quotes containing the words swiss and/or arrow:
“You know there’s only two things more beautiful than a good gun—a Swiss watch or a woman from anywhere.”
—Borden Chase [Frank Fowler] (1900–1971)
“O Russia! O my wife! Our long and narrow Road lies clear though distressed.
Our road with an old Tatar freedom’s arrow Has deeply pierced our breast.”
—Alexander Blok (1880–1921)