glaive
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- glaived adjective
Etymology
Origin of glaive
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Old French glaive, glai, from Latin gladius “sword”
Example Sentences
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Warlocks can deploy healing turrets with their glaive, which will complement the healing aspects of the solar and void subclasses for warlocks.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
When I first started using the glaive, it felt intriguing and unique, allowing me to perform attacks and wipe out enemies in ways I’ve never been able to in Destiny 2 before.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
Where the new Enigma glaive really gets interesting is when you start leveling it up and unlocking these perks thanks to Destiny 2’s new weapon crafting system.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
But there are more powerful perks you can unlock to overhaul how a glaive feels.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
Matthew was a stout, honest fellow known for his skill with the glaive.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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