English Explanatory Dictionary

spetum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A medieval long spear with two sharp tapering blades projecting forward at roughly around 45 degrees with the blunt side facing the opponent.

Word forms

spetum spetums

Etymology

From Italian spedo (“a spit”). Doublet of spit.

Synonyms

ranseur
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