Associations to the word «Falchion»

Wiktionary

FALCHION, noun. (also in attributive use) A somewhat curved medieval single edge sword of European origin, with the cutting edge on its convex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao.
FALCHION, noun. (obsolete) A billhook.
FALCHION, verb. (obsolete) (rare) (transitive) Attack with a falchion.

Dictionary definition

FALCHION, noun. A short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point.

Wise words

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