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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

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Etymology

Origin of glaive

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Old French glaive, glai, from Latin gladius “sword”

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That’s a sentence I never thought I’d utter before the new glaive weapon arrived in the game last week.

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Each class will get their own unique exotic glaive.

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Released as part of The Witch Queen expansion, the glaive is a powerful and versatile... stick.

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Hunters will unleash an arc burst of chain lightning that tracks enemies with their glaive.

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Matthew was a stout, honest fellow known for his skill with the glaive.

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