noun
broadsword
Broadsword (noun) 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.
noun
1
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."
— Nick Evangelista, The Encyclopedia of the Sword (1995)
2
Someone carrying this kind of sword.
3
Another word for longsword.
4
A flat, rectangular bread made by the Cherokee from maize and beans, traditionally boiled instead of baked.
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Etymology
Formed from broad and sword.
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What is the meaning of broadsword?
"broadsword" (noun) 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.
What are the different meanings of broadsword?
"broadsword" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. Someone carrying this kind of sword; 3. Another word for longsword.
