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noun
Any large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrusting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: history, human-sciences, sciences
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noun
Any generally straight-bladed double-edged sword large enough to require the use of two hands to wield it effectively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From great + sword.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
