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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
2. 2
   A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.

Synonyms

All synonyms

14th–16th century swordbastard swordbroadsword

Example

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"A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard."

Etymology

From long + sword.

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