glaive
Americannoun
noun
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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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I’ve been hooked on the glaive ever since it dropped at the beginning of The Witch Queen campaign.
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
The glaive lets you wipe out enemies with ease.
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
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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