spadroon

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  • Spadroon — Spa*droon , n. [Cf. F. & Sp. espadon, It. spadone. See {Espadon}, {Spade}.] A sword, especially a broadsword, formerly used both to cut and thrust. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Spadroon — The Spadroon is a light sword with a straight blade of the cut and thrust type. The style became popular among military and naval officers in the 1790s, spreading from England to the United States and to France, where it was known as the épée… …   Wikipedia

  • spadroon — spa·droon …   English syllables

  • spadroon — spəˈdrün noun ( s) Etymology: French dialect (Switzerland) espadron, alteration of espadon more at espadon archaic : a sword lighter than the broadsword and suitable for both cutting and thrusting …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Sword — For other uses, see Sword (disambiguation) and Swords (disambiguation). Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century A sword is a bladed weapon (edged weapon) used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the… …   Wikipedia

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  • Spatha — Roman era reenactor holding a Deepeeka Late Roman Spatha The spatha was a type of straight sword, measuring between 0.75 and 1 m (30 and 39 in),[dubious – discuss …   Wikipedia

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