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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of straight sword originating from the first-century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by cavalry officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius. historical
2. 2
   Synonym of spathe.

Synonyms

All synonyms

spathe

Etymology

From Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “any broad blade, of wood or metal”). Doublet of spade, spathe, and epee.

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