Longsword
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Longsword is a noun meaning Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
Meaning
Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
More Meanings
- A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.
Word Forms
- longswords
- long sword
Related Words
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