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A broad-bladed sword, slightly curved, shorter and lighter than the ordinary sword; -- used in the Middle Ages.

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  1. n. A broad-bladed sword, slightly curved, shorter and lighter than the ordinary sword; -- used in the Middle Ages.
  2. n. A name given generally and poetically to a sword, especially to the swords of Oriental and fabled warriors.
  3. n. a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
  4. 1. A broad-bladed sword, slightly curved, shorter and lighter than the ordinary sword; -- used in the Middle Ages. 2. A name given generally and poetically to a sword, especially to the swords of Oriental and fabled warriors.
  5. n. a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point