glaive

/ɡleɪv/ · noun

Meaning

A light lance with a long, sharp-pointed head.
A weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade fixed on the end, the edge of which is on the outside curve.
A sword, particularly a broadsword.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

glave(English)gladius(English)glim(English)glent(English)glade(English)guisarme(English)glow-lamp(English)gleg(English)halberd(English)ild(English)slashing(English)comanche(English)

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Sources

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