English Explanatory Dictionary

Katzbalger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short Renaissance arming sword, of sturdy build, with a distinctive ess- or eight-shaped guard, the signature blade of the Landsknecht, used for close-quarters combat.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Katzbalger.

Word forms

Katzbalger Katzbalgers

Etymology

From German Katzbalger.

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