longsword
Pronunciation: /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/
The English word “longsword” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
- A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.
Etymology
From long + sword.
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