halbert
- a variation of halberd.
Example Sentences
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An armed figure holding a halbert; so also in the copy.
From The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3), by Ruskin, John
Both arquebus and hackbut are common in Scott— "His arms were halbert, axe, or spear, A cross-bow there, a hackbut here, A dagger-knife, and brand."
From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest
These breeches do not go, I am aware, with the hood, doublet, and halbert, but this is our poor way of imitating nature in her transformations.
From The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama by Filon, Augustin
Just within the gate stood a brazier full of glowing coal, and beside it a halbert rested against the wall.
From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John
And the crowd pushed forward or halted for a moment, when a soldier stopped the way with a halbert so that those in front might have time to enter the hall.
From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
