English Explanatory Dictionary

smallsword

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light one-handed sword, designed for thrusting, which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance.

Word forms

smallsword smallswords

Etymology

From small + sword.

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