About The Word Glaive
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Glaive
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What's The Definition Of Glaive?Synonyms | Synonyms for Glaive: Related Terms | Find terms related to Glaive: See Also | Glaive In Webster's Dictionary \Glaive\, n. [F. glaive, L. gladius; prob. akin to E.
claymore. Cf. {Gladiator}.]
1. A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed
on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve;
also, a light lance with a long sharp-pointed head.
--Wilhelm.
2. A sword; -- used poetically and loosely.
The glaive which he did wield. --Spenser.
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