Zweihander

English

Noun

Zweihander (plural Zweihanders)

1. Alternative form of Zweihänder
   • 2012, Christopher Cifelli, Darkwind Chronicles: Act I, →ISBN, page 142:

     With the final element, he put out his arm the weapon that he pulled when his trial began had finally took the shape of a Zweihander formed. “The Zweihander represents balance and longevity."

   • 2016, GamerGuides.com, Bravely Second: End Layer - Strategy Guide, Gamer Guides, →ISBN:

     Cross over for a chest with a Zweihander inside, then go back to the central hub and poke the green crystal to lower the green pillar to its initial position.

   • 2016, Martin J. Dougherty, Weapons and Fighting Techiniques of the Medieval Warrior: 1000-1500 AD, Chartwell Books, →ISBN, page 117:

     A Zweihander could be swung in both hands, or one hand could be placed on the ricasso, allowing the weapon to be used almost like a sharp metal staff.This was handy in a close mêlée.

   • 2017, Andrew W. Cole, The Baron's Quest, →ISBN:

     Amongst the hungry whispers, she found courage to reach for a Zweihander broadsword amongst a pile of sword's and smaller knives.