Xiphos

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1
A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin. historical

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos). Doublet of seif.

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ancient greek double edged single handed

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