Quillion

//ˈkwɪ.lɪ.ən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of quillon. alt-of, alternative

    "[T]he simpler form of sword, with plain quillions, gives way to the more graceful rapier, or the English broadsword, with circular hand-guard."

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crossguardguard

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"[T]he simpler form of sword, with plain quillions, gives way to the more graceful rapier, or the English broadsword, with circular hand-guard."

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