Etymology

badelaire

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Today it means: A short sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions. Full definition →

First used 17th c.French badelaire
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  1. French · borrowed frombadelaire
  2. English todaybadelaire

Borrowed from French badelaire, baudelaire, a corruption of earlier (14th century) baselard.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. A short sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions.

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