FALCHION


Meaning of FALCHION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfȯl-chən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English fauchoun, from Anglo-French fauchun, from faucher to mow, from Vulgar Latin * falcare, from Latin falc-, falx

Date: 14th century

1. : a broad-bladed slightly curved sword of medieval times

2. archaic : sword

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