longsword

noun — 2 senses

longsword

noun

UK /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/ · US /ˈlɔŋsɔɹd/

Etymology From long + sword.

1

Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.

2

A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.

Synonyms
14th–16th century sword
Hyponyms
claymore

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