falchion
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A short broad curved medieval sword with a sharp point used in Europe
- noun
- /ˈfɔːlʃən/
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falchion
- There is the falchion, and then sometimes you must speak abruptly into the face of grief, for grief gives bad advice.
- drew his falchion
Examples
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The blacksmith displayed his craftsmanship by forging a beautiful falchion with intricate details along the hilt.
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In medieval battles, knights often wielded a falchion for its sharp edge and effective design.
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During the reenactment, the actor used a falchion to demonstrate how soldiers would defend their castles.
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Etymology
The word falchion comes from the Latin word falx meaning 'sickle', because its blade is curved like a farmer's sickle and could chop as well as cut. That's why a falchion is a short, broad, slightly curved medieval sword used in Europe.