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Definition of Falchion
1. Noun. A short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point.
Definition of Falchion
1. n. A broad-bladed sword, slightly curved, shorter and lighter than the ordinary sword; -- used in the Middle Ages.
Definition of Falchion
1. Noun. (context: also in attributive use) A somewhat curved medieval broadsword of European origin, with the cutting edge on its convex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) A billhook. ¹
3. Verb. (obsolete rare transitive)“[ †?falchion, ''v.'']” listed in the '''Oxford English Dictionary''' [2nd Ed.; 1989] Attack with a falchion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Falchion
1. a broad-bladed sword [n -S]
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