falchion
a broad, short sword having a convex edge curving sharply to the point.
Archaic. any sword.
Origin of falchion
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How to use falchion in a sentence
Goodness only knew what a falchion was, but there was the Griffin, and his history was an improvement upon the eternal Cat.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingThe Griffin carried off one sheep a day from a German village, till a man came with a "falchion" and split the Griffin open.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingIt was all very strange; though the meeting was quite to be expected, as Mrs. falchion herself explained that day.
Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert ParkerMrs. falchion, Justine, and myself travelled slowly up the hillside, talking chiefly upon the events of the morning.
Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert ParkerFrom the time we left the tavern to wander by the river I managed to be a good deal alone with Mrs. falchion.
Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker
British Dictionary definitions for falchion
/ (ˈfɔːltʃən, ˈfɔːlʃən) /
a short and slightly curved medieval sword broader towards the point
an archaic word for sword
Origin of falchion
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