What does battle-sharp mean?
Battle-sharp means (rare) Sharp for use in battle or fighting..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(rare) Sharp for use in battle or fighting..
The bitter and battle-sharp, borne on his byrny; Asunder the Weder's helm smote the Worm midmost; They felled the fiend, and force drave the life out, And they twain together had gotten him ending, Those athelings sib.
It was calming. Kazuteru worked quickly, his sword still battle-sharp cutting through the clotted mess of flesh with ease.
The division was a keen, well-rested force eager for action, although the long wait in England and the many cancellations had created a degree of staleness, so the division was not battle-sharp.
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Battle-sharp means (rare) Sharp for use in battle or fighting..
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The bitter and battle-sharp, borne on his byrny; Asunder the Weder's helm smote the Worm midmost; They felled the fiend, and force drave the life out, And they twain together had gotten him ending, Those athelings sib.
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