n. Brit. an unpointed sword borne before English sovereigns at their coronation, as an emblem of mercy. [ME f. AL curtana (spatha sword) f. AF curtain, OF cortain name of Roland's similar sword f. cort short (as CURT)]
CURTANA
Meaning of CURTANA in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012