SPADROON

Etymology

Noun

spadroon (plural spadroons)

A single-handed, lightweight sword.

A long heavy sword for both hands; a spadone.

Anagrams

• pandoors

Source: Wiktionary


Spa*droon", n. Etym: [Cf. F. & Sp. espadon, It. spadone. See Espadon, Spade.]

Definition: A sword, especially a broadsword, formerly used both to cut and thrust.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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