transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhal-bərd, ˈhȯl- ]
noun
also hal·bert -bərt
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French hallebarde, from Middle High German helmbarte, from helm handle + barte ax
Date: 15th century
: a weapon especially of the 15th and 16th centuries consisting typically of a battle-ax and pike mounted on a handle about six feet long