Brown-bill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹaʊnbɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brown-bill is a noun meaning (historical) A type of halberd used by medieval foot-soldiers and constables, painted brown to prevent rust.
Meaning
(historical) A type of halberd used by medieval foot-soldiers and constables, painted brown to prevent rust.
Example Sentences
Let the Kanne of ſtrong ale [be] your conſtable, vvith the toaſte his brovvne bill, and ſugar and nutmegs his vvatchmen ſtand in a readineſſe, to entertaine mee euerie time I come by your lodging.
The tramp of horses was now heard, and the Lady Rowena appeared, surrounded by several riders, and a much stronger party of footmen, who joyfully shook their pikes and clashed their brown-bills for joy of her freedom.
Word Forms
- brown-bills
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brond, brandiron, bearskin, brownshirt, halberdman, tabard.
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