broadsword

[ brawd-sawrd, -sohrd ]

noun

1. a sword having a straight, broad, flat blade.

broadsword

/ ˈbrɔːdˌsɔːd /

noun

1. a broad-bladed sword used for cutting rather than stabbing Also calledbacksword

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadsword¹

before 1000; Middle English brood swerd, Old English brād sweord. See broad, sword

Example Sentences

As of Wednesday, the organization confirmed, 23 bands were still standing—including Broadsword.

From The Daily Beast

My dagger is in my belt, and with the guid broadsword at my side I can with one blow cut a man in twain!

From Project Gutenberg

They might have been compared to a rapier and a two-handed broadsword.

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"I could do the feat this minute," said Daly, angrily, as turning away he detached a heavy broadsword from the wall.

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Then, whirling up his broadsword with both hands to the height, He rush'd against Horatius, and smote with all his might.

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And with that he caught up the ancient broadsword, only to swear again when he found no room to swing it in.

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Related Words

• blade
• dagger
• saber