What does "cinquedea" mean?

A short sword with a heavy blade developed in northeastern Italy during the Renaissance, often richly ornamented.

What is a synonym for "cinquedea"?

Common synonyms include: anelace.

Pronounced //ˌt͡ʃɪŋkwɪˈdi.ə//.

//ˌt͡ʃɪŋkwɪˈdi.ə// noun

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Noun

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A short sword with a heavy blade developed in northeastern Italy during the Renaissance, often richly ornamented.

Borrowed from Italian cinquedea (literally “five fingers”), named after its width.

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