broadsword in French
broadsword in French is estramaçon — broadsword means a sword from the early modern period with a wide blade sharp on both edges, made for cutting rather than thrusting, and usually fitted with a curved guard for the hand.
broadsword in French
estramaçon
(history) A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and typically a basket hilt.
What does "broadsword" mean?
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noun A sword from the early modern period with a wide blade sharp on both edges, made for cutting rather than thrusting, and usually fitted with a curved guard for the hand.
"One version of the broadsword, the Highland broadsword, was adopted as the national sword of Scotland. Another, the schiavona, was Italy's version of the weapon."
- noun Someone carrying this kind of sword.
- noun Another word for longsword.
- noun A flat, rectangular bread made by the Cherokee from maize and beans, traditionally boiled instead of baked.
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- One version of the broadsword, the Highland broadsword, was adopted as the national sword of Scotland. Another, the schiavona, was Italy's version of the weapon.
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What is "broadsword" in French?
"broadsword" in French is estramaçon. broadsword means: A sword from the early modern period with a wide blade sharp on both edges, made for cutting rather than thrusting, and usually fitted with a curved guard for the hand.
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