glaive
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of glaive
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Old French glaive, glai, from Latin gladius “sword”
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But there are more powerful perks you can unlock to overhaul how a glaive feels.
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
I feel truly invincible with the glaive in Destiny 2, and it’s the first new weapon type in years that has made such an immediate impact on the way I play the game.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
When you melee using the glaive, you don’t even use special ammo, so it’s a really effective way of clearing out a group of enemies at little cost.
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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