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Broadsword

Broad′swordˊ

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Noun.
A sword with a broad blade and a cutting edge; a claymore.
I heard the
broadsword’s
deadly clang.
Sir W. Scott.

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broadsword

broadsword

See also: broad sword

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Noun

broadsword (plural broadswords)

  1. A type of sword that has a broad cutting blade as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier.

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