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smallsword

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A light one-handed sword, designed for thrusting, which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From small + sword.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: шпага (špaga) — sword
  • Czech: končíř — sword
  • Japanese: スモールソード (sumōrusōdo) — sword
  • Russian: шпа́га (špága) — sword