backsword
A sword with one sharp edge, especially full length such, where shorter such are…A sword with one sharp edge, especially full length such, where shorter such are called broadsword and thereof.
» I can hold my own, both with single rapier, backsword, sword and dagger, broadsword, or case of falchions.
Meaning
3 sensesA sword with one sharp edge, especially full length such, where shorter such are called broadsword and thereof.
Pallasch, Korbschwert
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a sword with only one cutting edge
(UK, dated)A stick with a basket handle, used in rustic amusements.
a stick used instead of a sword for fencing
(UK, dated)The game in which the stick is used.
Examples
1 sentencesI can hold my own, both with single rapier, backsword, sword and dagger, broadsword, or case of falchions.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From back + sword, i.e. “sword with a back”.From back + sword, i.e. “sword with a back”.
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Forms
plural: backswords| Singular | backsword |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a stick used instead of a sword for fencing:singlestickfencing stick