Swiss dagger

noun

A distinctive type of dagger used in Switzerland and by Swiss mercenaries during the 16th century, having two crescent-shaped, inward-bent metal bars delimiting the hilt.

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nounSwiss dagger (plural Swiss daggers)

plural Swiss daggers

  1. A distinctive type of dagger used in Switzerland and by Swiss mercenaries during the 16th century, having two crescent-shaped, inward-bent metal bars delimiting the hilt.
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