glaive

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glaive - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Glaive \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.
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     2. A sword; -- used poetically and loosely.
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              The glaive which he did wield.        --Spenser.
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