Sword-breaker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sword-breaker is a noun meaning (uncommon) A notch or projection on a dagger, etc., designed to catch an opponent's weapon.
Meaning
(uncommon) A notch or projection on a dagger, etc., designed to catch an opponent's weapon.
More Meanings
- A short sword or dagger with a deeply notched or toothed blade, or with secondary projections, designed to catch or grapple an opponent's weapon.
Example Sentences
The deepest indentations are in the so-called Sword-breakers (brise-épées), mostly of the fifteenth century.
The dagger has the triangular knuckle-guard peculiar to the period, also straight quillons, fluted pommel and similar grip; the blade is 18 in. long, 2 in. wide at the hilt, where it is furnished with two sword-breakers.
Word Forms
- sword-breakers
- swordbreaker
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swordbreaker, blade, backsword, slash, swording, swordblade.
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