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claíomh leathan — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • broadsword noun 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.

Senses

claíomh leathan is used for these senses in English:

  • broadsword (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.

broadsword — full definition

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun A person armed with such a sword.
  3. noun Synonym of longsword.
  4. noun A flat, rectangular bread made from corn (maize) and beans by the Cherokee, traditionally by boiling rather than baking it.