SPADROONS

Noun

spadroons

plural of spadroon

Source: Wiktionary


SPADROON

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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26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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