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falchion

/fɔːlˈʃiːən/ noun · British & US
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What does falchion mean?

noun

A type of medieval sword with a curved or hooked blade, often used for cutting and slashing. It was popular in the 14th to 16th centuries.

Example

"The knight wielded a falchion in battle, its curved blade slicing through armor with ease."

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