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shortsword

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sword of a class generally shorter than one meter, but longer than a dagger.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From short + sword.

Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 短劍 /短剑 (duǎnjiàn) — sword
  • Finnish: lyhyt miekka — sword
  • Finnish: lyhytmiekka — sword
  • French: épée courte — sword
  • Ancient Greek: μάχαιρα (mákhaira) — sword
  • Japanese: ショートソード (shōtosōdo) — sword
  • Latin: gladius — sword
  • Portuguese: espada curta — sword
  • Tamil: கைவாள் (kaivāḷ) — sword
  • Tamil: சிறுவாள் (ciṟuvāḷ) — sword
  • Welsh: cleddyfan — sword