BACKSWORD


Meaning of BACKSWORD in English

/bak"sawrd', -sohrd'/ , n.

1. a sword with only one sharp edge; broadsword.

2. (formerly) a cudgel having a basket hilt, used in fencing exhibitions.

3. a backswordman.

[ 1590-1600; BACK 1 + SWORD ]

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