glaive
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- glaived adjective
Etymology
Origin of glaive
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Old French glaive, glai, from Latin gladius “sword”
Example Sentences
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Warlocks can deploy healing turrets with their glaive, which will complement the healing aspects of the solar and void subclasses for warlocks.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
I feel truly invincible with the glaive in Destiny 2, and it’s the first new weapon type in years that has made such an immediate impact on the way I play the game.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
I’ve been hooked on the glaive ever since it dropped at the beginning of The Witch Queen campaign.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
But there are more powerful perks you can unlock to overhaul how a glaive feels.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
Matthew was a stout, honest fellow known for his skill with the glaive.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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