halberd
The origin and history of halberd.
Etymology
English took the word from Middle French hallebarde, which came from Italian alabarda. That in turn goes back to a Middle High German word meaning a broad axe with a handle.
The origin and history of halberd.
English took the word from Middle French hallebarde, which came from Italian alabarda. That in turn goes back to a Middle High German word meaning a broad axe with a handle.
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