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CLAYMORE
claymore
(noun) a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
claymore (plural claymores)
A large two-handed sword historically used by the Scottish Highlanders.
Alternative letter-case form of Claymore (antipersonnel mine)
Synonyms
• (The Scottish basket-hilted broadsword): claybeg
Anagrams
• meroacyl
Etymology
Proper noun
Claymore
An American-made anti-personnel mine designed to lay down a wide arc of steel ball bearings in order to inflict casualties.
Anagrams
• meroacyl
Source: Wiktionary
Clay"more`, n. Etym: [Gael. claidheamhmor a broadsword; Gael. claidheamh sword + mor great, large. Cf. Claymore.]
Definition: A large two-handed sword used formerly by the Scottish Highlanders.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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