Glaive: meaning, definitions and examples
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glaive
[ gleɪv ]
medieval weapon
A glaive is a European polearm weapon, consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole. It was used in medieval times primarily by foot soldiers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The knight wielded a glaive with great skill in battle.
- The glaive was a popular weapon among infantry soldiers during the Middle Ages.
Translations
Translations of the word "glaive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gládio
🇮🇳 भाला
🇩🇪 Glefe
🇮🇩 tombak
🇺🇦 глефа
🇵🇱 glewia
🇯🇵 グレイブ
🇫🇷 glaive
🇪🇸 guja
🇹🇷 mızrak
🇰🇷 글레이브
🇸🇦 رمح
🇨🇿 kopí
🇸🇰 kopija
🇨🇳 戟
🇸🇮 suličar
🇮🇸 spjót
🇰🇿 найза
🇬🇪 შუბი
🇦🇿 nizə
🇲🇽 guja
Word origin
The word 'glaive' originated from the Old French word 'glaive' which meant sword or blade. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a type of polearm weapon. The glaive was a versatile weapon that saw use in various European battles and conflicts throughout history.