glaive

(glāv)

n. Archaic

A sword, especially a broadsword.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin gladius; see gladiator.]

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glaive

(ɡleɪv)

(Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) an archaic word for sword

[C13: from Old French: javelin, from Latin gladius sword]

glaived adj

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glaive

(gleɪv)

n. Archaic.

a sword or broadsword.

[1250–1300; Middle English < Old French glaive, glai < Latin gladius sword]

glaived, adj.

Translations

FauchardGläfeGlefeGleveLanze

glaive

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