Pugio
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pugio is a noun meaning (historical) A dagger or poignard, especially the kind used by the Ancient Romans.
Meaning
(historical) A dagger or poignard, especially the kind used by the Ancient Romans.
Example Sentences
The Pugio or Dagger was used by the Romans, a species of that weapon called the Hand Seax was worn by the Saxons, with which they massacred the English on Salisbury Plain in 476.
Word Forms
- pugios
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poniard, poignard, pugillaris, pugillare, dagger-axe, popper.
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