GLAIVE

Etymology

Noun

glaive (plural glaives)

(obsolete, historical) A light lance with a long, sharp-pointed head.

(historical) A weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade fixed on the end, the edge of which is on the outside curve.

(loosely or poetic, archaic) A sword, particularly a broadsword.

Anagrams

• Veglia, vagile

Source: Wiktionary


Glaive, n. Etym: [F. glaive, L. gladius; prob. akin to E. claymore. Cf. Gladiator.]

1. A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve; also, a light lance with a long sharp-pointed head. Wilhelm.

2. A sword; -- used poetically and loosely. The glaive which he did wield. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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