falchion

[ fawl-chuhn, -shuhn ]

noun

1. a broad, short sword having a convex edge curving sharply to the point.
2. Archaic. any sword.

falchion

/ ˈfɔːlʃən; ˈfɔːltʃən /

noun

1. a short and slightly curved medieval sword broader towards the point
2. an archaic word for sword

Word History and Origins

Origin of falchion¹

1275–1325; Middle English fauchoun (with l restored in 16th cent.) < Old French fauchon < Vulgar Latin *falciōn-, stem of falciō, derivative of Latin falx, stem falc- sickle

Word History and Origins

Origin of falchion¹

C14: from Italian falcione , from falce , from Latin falx sickle

Example Sentences

Keegan Kropf of the Wyverns, who has a boxing and wrestling background, leveled opponents with a great falchion, a beefy-edged chopping sword.

From Los Angeles Times

Keegan Kropf of the Wyverns, who has a boxing and wrestling background, leveled opponents with a great falchion, a beefy-edged chopping sword.

From Los Angeles Times

The 65 percent Asus ROG Falchion gaming keyboard with red, blue, or brown switches is currently discounted to just $119.99, down from its usual price of $149.99.

From The Verge

The Falchion, its tenkeyless model, features a touch bar built into the side for controlling media playback, while the largest model, the Claymore II, has optical switches and a detachable number pad that can be clipped onto either side of the keyboard.

From The Verge

Lastly, the ROG Falchion is a wireless mechanical keyboard that has a touch panel that you can customize.

From The Verge

Related Words

• blade
• dagger
• saber