English Explanatory Dictionary

espadon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛspədɒn/

Word forms

espadon espadons

Etymology

From French espadon. Doublet of spadona.

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