Flamberge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flamberge is a noun meaning (weaponry) A European sword, typically a greatsword, which had a wavy blade, possibly to increase the cutting surface or for aid in parrying.
Meaning
(weaponry) A European sword, typically a greatsword, which had a wavy blade, possibly to increase the cutting surface or for aid in parrying.
Example Sentences
The wavy, cutting surface appears in the ‘flamberge,’ to which flame gave a name: it is nowhere better developed than in the beautiful Malay kris (crease). The object seems to be that of increasing the cutting surface.
Word Forms
- flamberges
- flamberg
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glaive, fauchard, glair, main gauche, sabre, badelaire.
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