Definitions for glaivegleɪv
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
glaive*gleɪv(n.)
a sword or broadsword.
* Archaic..
Origin of glaive:
1250–1300; ME < OF glaive, glai < L gladius sword
glaived(adj.)
Wiktionary
glaive(Noun)
A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve.
glaive(Noun)
A light lance with a long sharp-pointed head.
glaive(Noun)
A sword.
Origin: From gleve, from gladius
Webster Dictionary
Glaive(noun)
a weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve; also, a light lance with a long sharp-pointed head
Glaive(noun)
a sword; -- used poetically and loosely
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