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
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| glaive |
A medieval weapon with a long blade on the end of a pole, often used in fantasy literature or games.
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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
Etymology
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.