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Synonyms

glaive

American  
[gleyv] / gleɪv /
Also glave

noun

Archaic.
  1. a sword or broadsword.


glaive British  
/ ɡleɪv /

noun

  1. an archaic word for sword

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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But there are more powerful perks you can unlock to overhaul how a glaive feels.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

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

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

The titan class can use its exotic glaive to spawn a protective shield around fellow guardians, similar to the void bubble super mechanic.

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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