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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