FALCHION


Meaning of FALCHION in English

[ 'fɔ:l(t)ʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun historical a broad, slightly curved sword with the cutting edge on the convex side.

Origin

ME fauchon , from OFr., based on L. falx , falc- 'sickle'.

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