claymore
(noun) a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
Source: WordNet® 3.1
claymore (plural claymores)
A large two-handed sword historically used by the Scottish Highlanders.
Alternative letter-case form of Claymore (antipersonnel mine)
• (The Scottish basket-hilted broadsword): claybeg
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Claymore
An American-made anti-personnel mine designed to lay down a wide arc of steel ball bearings in order to inflict casualties.
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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
4 March 2025
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