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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So you can run at a group and stun the yellow-bar enemies, before working your way through the rest with just your glaive.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
Each class will get their own unique exotic glaive.
From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022
Hunters will unleash an arc burst of chain lightning that tracks enemies with their glaive.
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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