scissor
UK[ˈsɪzə]US[ˈsɪzər]
n
A tool for cutting paper, cloth, or hair, consisting of two sharp blades fastened together in the middle so that the sharp edges slide against each other.
v
To cut or clip something with scissors.
Etymology
The word 'scissor' originates from the Latin 'cisoria', the plural of 'cisorium', meaning "cutting instrument." This Latin term is derived from the verb 'caedere', meaning "to cut." The English word entered the language in the 14th century via the Old French 'cisoires'. The modern spelling with 'sc-' reflects a later, erroneous association with the Latin verb 'scindere', also meaning "to cut or split." Originally used in the plural form 'scissors' to refer to the two-bladed instrument, the singular 'scissor' has developed specific uses, particularly as a verb and in technical or compound contexts (e.g., scissor kick).
Analysis
The word 'scissor' is a simplex form derived from a Latin root. It is not productively segmented into smaller, meaningful morphemes in modern English.
Examples
She used a sharp pair of scissor to cut the ribbon.
The gymnast executed a perfect scissor leap.
You need to scissor the fabric carefully along the marked line.