longsword

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A replica medieval longsword.

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long +‎ sword

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈlɔŋsɔɹd/
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longsword (plural longswords)

  1. Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
  2. A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.

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