greatsword
greatsword · greatswords
Großschwert, Schlachtschwert, Zweihänder
Any large sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrustingAny large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrusting.
UK/ˈɡɹeɪt.sɔːd/US/ˈɡɹeɪt.sɔɹd/
Meaning
2 sensesAny large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrusting.
Großschwert, Schlachtschwert, Zweihänder
Any generally straight-bladed double-edged sword large enough to require the use of two hands to wield it effectively.
Translations
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By meaning 1
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Origin
From great + sword.From great + sword.
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