Etymology

nodachi

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Today it means: A large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions. Full definition →

Japanese 野太刀
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from野太刀
  2. English todaynodachi

Borrowed from Japanese 野太刀 (nodachi, literally “field tachi”).

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